Players push and pull their way to understanding fractions. Users play against one another or the computer in an online tug-of-war game to compare fractions. Learners choose the correct symbol to compare two fractions. Each correct response pulls on the rope toward the winning side.

Concepts

comparing fractions, fractions, fractions unlike denominators

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Ask the class to share methods for comparing fractions, such as benchmarks fractions
• Look for trends in the missed questions

Classroom Considerations

• Assumes students know how to compare fractions

Pros

• Allows for guest play
• Provides the missed questions with the correct answer

Cons

• None

Common Core

4.NF.A.2