Add and Subtract Fractions Math Games

5 games

In this series of games, your students will learn to understand the addition and subtraction of fractions as joining and separating parts referring to the same whole. The Add and Subtract Fractions learning objective — based on CCSS and state standards — delivers improved student engagement and academic performance in your classroom, as demonstrated by research. This learning objective directly references 4.NF.B.3.a as written in the common core national math standards.

Scroll down for a preview of this learning objective’s games and the concepts.

Concepts Covered

Adding and subtracting fractions is similar to whole number computation in that it adds and subtracts two number line quantities. When fractions are greater than one, they are still a sum of unit fractions. To add and subtract fractions, they must have common denominators.

A preview of each game in the learning objective is found below.

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Magical Forest Deluxe Estimated Duration: 15 minutes Find yourself in a magical forest full of treasures and adventures. Collect coins and berries, answer questions, earn points! Good luck!
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Paper Fractions Estimated Duration: 12 minutes Learn how to add and subtract fractions with the same denominator and solve fun and exciting puzzles!
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Busy Bus Stop Estimated Duration: 15 minutes Join in on this school bus adventure and learn fractions in a fun way! Gather students at the bus stop by solving addition and subtraction problems using fractions. Then, hop on the bus and collect coins in a thrilling driving mini-game. Use your coins to choose the next math problem to solve. But watch out, some problems involve imperfect fractions! With 8 stages of exciting challenges, this game will have you adding and subtracting fractions like a pro in no time!
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Add and Subtract Fractions Estimated Duration: 5 minutes Understand a fraction a/b with >1 as a sum of fractions 1/b. Understand addition and subtraction of fractions as joining and separating parts referring to the same whole.
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Fractions: Mixed Numbers - Lab Estimated Duration: 10 minutes Build pictorial fractions with mixed pieces. Create a mixed number to match. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.
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Fractions: Intro - Lab Estimated Duration: 10 minutes Build pictorial fractions with mixed pieces. Create an improper fraction to match. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.
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Galaxy Escape Estimated Duration: 20 minutes 10 Bright Monsters have been captured in space and they need your help to cross the galaxy jumping between platforms, finding them, and releasing them by correctly answering each question. Each monster that you release and unlock will be available to play with in the next level, in the search for the next monster. In your journey, you’ll be able to find power-ups, like ‘Double points’ and ‘Slow down’, which can be activated by finding gems, and their duration can be extended by correctly answering a question. Unlock and release the 10 different monsters and a spaceship along 10 different levels, while you make the most possible points.
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