Before diving into operations with fractions, learners discover the foundation of fractions and how they interact with one another. Exactly as the title says, logic of fractions is the main goal of a resource that shows pupils how fractions relate on the number line and as fraction bars. With lots of exploration activities to choose from, there is something for everyone!

Concepts

ratios, adding fractions with common denominators, adding fractions, number lines, comparing fractions, equivalent fractions, mental math

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the logical thinking problems before teaching the rules of fractions

Classroom Considerations

• Some of the directions to the worksheets may need to be explained further to class members

Pros

• Great way to introduce inquiry-based learning into fractions
• Several visual activities to attract to different learning styles

Cons

• While explanations are provided, the answer keys are not

Common Core

6.NS.C.6.a 6.NS.C.6.c 7.NS.A.1.a 7.NS.A.1.d 7.NS.A.2.a 7.NS.A.2.c MP2