THE BEST HANDS-ON FRACTIONS ACTIVITY EVER!

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THE BEST HANDS-ON FRACTIONS ACTIVITY EVER!

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Let's explore fractions, simplifying fractions, and equivalent fractions by creating fraction kits! Math teachers and parents can use this awesome hands-on fraction activity to explore the topic and actually understand how fractions work--which is a critical skill for being successful at higher levels of math!
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MASHUP MATH VLOG-EPISODE 01: Making Fraction Kits
Hands-on activities are an awesome way for students to engage in exploratory activities and develop a concrete understanding of difficult math concepts. Fraction kits have been around for a while and many effective math teachers use them to help their students gain a stronger grasp of fractions. This video demonstrates my approach to creating a fraction kit and was designed to serve as a follow-along activity.
Unlike our animated math lessons, this VLOG will walk you through a hands on, real world math activity that explores fractions, equivalent fractions, comparing fractions, number sense, and even as a decimals introduction activity later on. This fun math activity is perfect for homeschool, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade, and middle school and even high school as well.
The required materials for such math activities include construction paper, markers, scissors, and a ruler.
Our lessons are perfect for flipped classroom math teachers and students. This lesson is aligned with the common core learning standards for math and the SAT math curriculum as well.
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@MashupMath 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for learning with me! If you found this video helpful, please give it a THUMBS UP & LEAVE A COMMENT and be sure to SUBSCRIBE to my channel (I could really use the support!). Subscribe Here: bit.ly/2yRUQS1 -Anthony :)

@esmeraldahuerta6424 4 жыл бұрын

@j2c838 4 жыл бұрын

I like math but fractions r a pain

@sureshyadav-tx6zz 4 жыл бұрын

@@esmeraldahuerta6424 Tank U

@bighnajeetroy6586 3 жыл бұрын

3:39 ' 'cause now the whole strip is divided into 2 parts

@bighnajeetroy6586 3 жыл бұрын

4:39 cause a large pizza is divided into eight parts

@jennyadams8834 5 жыл бұрын

I used this activity the morning of receiving the video. I teach fifth grade, I precut the strips, gave basic directions, listen, execute, and listen again. I did pause the video so everyone could keep up and not get frustrated. I gave NO verbal directions. They really enjoyed the hands on activity, then concluded with the worksheet. Once again, little verbal instructions. I am extremely pleased at the independent learning going on right now in my classroom. We began months ago with a Mash Up math puzzle, it was quite laborious. Now, we do numerous puzzles a week, and they whip right through, making it a competition with the winner receiving a food prize. Thank you for your dedication and creativity to teaching.

@hollytremblay3795 5 жыл бұрын

I just did this activity yesterday and used the fractions 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, and 1/8. There are great games you can play with this fraction kit such as 'cover up' or 'uncover' where you make fraction dice and kids work with a partner to play one of the games. You must have exact fraction to move or can trade equivalent fractions to make a move...kids love it.

@sarabieniada854 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Holly! Could you explain the games further? Would love to do them with my students :)

@tiffanymints215 4 жыл бұрын

I'm 33 years old, and you just showed me how to make fractions make since!! Thank you very much!

@melaniebacca2081 4 жыл бұрын

I've used this strategy as a flap book for several years and found it to be useful, especially for ESE students. It gives a visual, hands-on look at fractions. Thank you!

@debraphillip8249 6 жыл бұрын

You made my heart smile and thank you. Teachers need to find simple ways to teach math that helps students to grasp concepts and not simply leaning how to find the correct answers Fractions are difficult to teach for many of us. This activity is great for all learning types. No more excuses. We will get students to start saying "I love math." Yes we will. Thanks again.

@katie5936 8 жыл бұрын

Just came across your videos. As a homeschool mom, with a child struggling in math, I am super excited to implement some of your resources. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your passion and talents.

@MashupMath 7 жыл бұрын

+Katie Titi Thanks for the kind words, Katie! It's so great to hear that students are benefitting from our resources! I hope that you can subscribe to our channel and share it with your friends--we could really use the support! -Anthony :)

@annacervini3796 Жыл бұрын

I am teaching basic math skills to English Language Learners who are also SIFE (Students with Interrupted Formal Education) and this is a great activity to introduce the concept of fractions! Thank you so much!

@ilenejohnson6186 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! I'm a Special Education teacher and I have been looking for a simple (and inexpensive) hands on activity for my students to help them get the concept, and engage them. This is perfect! Thank you!

@melodihenry3345 4 жыл бұрын

Wow. Do you even know how long I've searched for a like-minded teacher when it comes to the approach of teaching math?!!!! I'm so thankful and excited!

@molami2521 4 жыл бұрын

This was really helpful to my son and even to me

@aalodge934 3 жыл бұрын

You can't possibly imagine how much this has helped me and my sons

@timehmke812 7 жыл бұрын

Im a homeschooling mom and my son was greatly struggling with fractions. I am so excited to utilize this idea to help him. Thank you.

@barbfoy2065 4 жыл бұрын

Love that you said to let kids make mistakes becuase they may correct themselves or if not once they realize they have made a mistake you can have a great discussion about what went wrong and what the student can do to fix the mistake. Great video! thank you!

@janepoole6287 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect hands on lesson for conceptual learning. I was looking for something to use with adults and this is just the thing.

@innaaa415 5 жыл бұрын

I had Math workshop and this channel and websites were recommended. Glad I found it!!!👍👍👍🕶🕶

@meenasharma4418 3 ай бұрын

I like when you said to let them make mistakes because I strongly believe they learn from their mistakes... A wonderful activity. Thank you for sharing.

@lynden_mtb3888 4 жыл бұрын

im in 6th grade and this helped me with understanding how to do a fractions wall

@juliedelany1395 3 жыл бұрын

Love all your math activities. 2 Truths, What doesn't belong...Kids always expect there to be a right answer.

@ewarychlicka3374 4 жыл бұрын

Love the video. This is exactly I would do with ny primary students when in the classroom. Thank you!!

@maplesnow 4 жыл бұрын

thank you for the video, i want to try this with my kids right now!

@Kal-622 7 жыл бұрын

Mashup Math I have a interview tomorrow in England teaching a year 5 class and we are making their own lego fractions kit! Stole the idea from your videos and changed it up a bit! Fingers crossed the judgemental adults will like this! and also I hope it won't be boring for the kids

@Plshlepmegetr30 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing this. My two kids (6 and 9 years old) found it helpful.

@sun_magg 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, my 9 year old loved this activity

@cerrafour 4 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU x a million. So happy I came across MashUp Math. I'm a first grade teacher...but currently homeschooling during this Covid-19 Pandemic. I was never great at math, so teaching my third grader fractions has been interesting. I guess he inherited my math brain, lol. Anyway...great stuff. Will definitely share this page.

@ChristopherPeer-ry4en 4 ай бұрын

So simple, but lol, genius!!! Can't wait to try this tomorrow!!

@sandys2967 2 жыл бұрын

I will definitely be using this and sharing it as well. Thank you for being on our side!

@miss_minecraft2081 3 жыл бұрын

I love that cute little activity for fractions!

@H3k7m 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you my child is grade 4 and he learned it in class but he didn't understand but after he saw this video he understood very well thank you😘😘❤❤❤

@tammyavent1267 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I am teaching summer school to 10 fifth graders who are struggling with some of these concepts. I am going to use your suggestions and see what happens.

@liuafonua5288 5 жыл бұрын

I like this hands on training. I like the flexibility of the training. Very easy to add different denominators to equal one whole.

@luciarodriguez1124 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for providing the worksheets. I am a student teacher and FREE resources are extremely helpful. I loved doing this activity with the special ed students.

@CrimeAndTides 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for this activity! I can't wait to do this with my class.

@CiciPagan Жыл бұрын

Homeschooling doing 2nd grade. This is a great visual and helpful !

@nreynolds5075 3 жыл бұрын

Love this My daughter starts fractions after spring break we will definitely be doing this activity before she goes back

@michelleblaylock61 4 жыл бұрын

Great Lesson and visual !!!!

@bobbieprenger7461 4 жыл бұрын

Extremely helpful in my 5-8 grade special education math classes!!! Thank you!!!

@whatisyournamestupid 3 жыл бұрын

Just used your method to teach a kid fraction and he learned it quick. Thank you so much, Anthony.

@eydieruiz1120 5 жыл бұрын

I am a teacher candidate working on a lesson plan to submit to the credential department to obtain my multiple subjects teaching credential. I thought this was an exceptional activity! I am starting a lesson on on fractions with a fifth grade class, but many of the students are having a hard time conceptualizing fractions (I know this from a fractions pre-assessment that I administered to the students). I really want to try this lesson, because I believe it is fundamental for students to understand unit fractions before moving on to other operations involving fractions. Thank you for such great tutorial!

@marinacarlsteinramosmejia176 5 жыл бұрын

Run away from the teaching profession while you still have a chance.

@ProxyPlayz 10 ай бұрын

I needed this for school credits to my teacher for sharing the link in our class group

@friendsinfinity48 3 жыл бұрын

It is so good and helpful to learn fraction for kids it is easy and understandable

@landonianponian3949 4 жыл бұрын

It’s our school work today thanks on the video:)

@crystaljones2219 7 жыл бұрын

SO helpful! i will be doing this tomorrow with my class as i introduce fractions! THANKYOU!

@marvamendis2904 Жыл бұрын

I certainly will be doing this exercise with my class on Monday. Really cool! I love it.

@tpsu129 4 жыл бұрын

Those repetitions have a solid purpose. They build automaticity. When kids get to the real world, they are not going to be able to carry around their fraction strips. They need to be able to do it without the strips.

@Sherlock910 3 жыл бұрын

Well, of course. Repetition has it's place in education and mathematics. But that's not the point of this video or activity. The fraction strip activity is designed to help foster conceptual understanding as students progress through the enactive, iconic, and symbolic stages of development. The automaticity will eventually come, for sure. But it shouldn't be rushed.

@georgezhenzhao 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for telling me how do I make the best hand-on fractions activity! I appreciate it very much.

@nychellemm 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am going to be working on this with my 8 year old today!

@chrissygavrailov8333 4 жыл бұрын

I'm Only 9 and because of this Crazy COVID craze I have been trying to practice my DIY and this is a great way to learn!

@nikisturgis-nash1871 5 жыл бұрын

I liked that the activity was simple and didn't require a lot of materials to make the concept clear

@CrystalCNM 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing us this cool activity! Our Class will be doing this today!!

@hannesjana5 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea. Thank you for sharing. These kind of videos are perfect for us as homeschool moms.

@marykoslowski5506 5 жыл бұрын

Love this! I'm a special education teacher looking for great ideas!!!!

@victoriasanchez5804 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! I do this activity with my 4th graders every year and it always helps me learn about my students. We have some great discussions. It's a very visual way to find equivalent fractions.

@ashleyrobinson545 6 жыл бұрын

Here's something cool, do this project with rice crispy treats using different colors of sprinkles. Have your child cut each strip into a different fraction. :) thanks for the inspiration!

@katiephilpott70 4 жыл бұрын

i used marshmellows

@user-ws7ce6je8i 5 ай бұрын

This is such a great idea. could scaffold it a bit by using the worksheet and pre-dividing the strips, or reconfiguring the worksheet to show separate, differently sized sections of the strips, scrambled. Kids either cut the strips to the right sizes or cut out the scrambled up sizes and figure out which one is which for more of an enrichment activity.

@sophiehannah5048 3 жыл бұрын

This will be a great resource for my grade 3/4 class and how amazing to have a free resource to accompany it! Thank you.

@ruthmalcolm2191 4 жыл бұрын

It's very interesting and my 6 year old son understand it. Thanks. Thumbs up

@user-lk5sy8kt8b 3 жыл бұрын

I loved the idea of the video thank yoy for being creative

@janetshort3989 6 жыл бұрын

The best lesson I do all year about fractions! Kids use these fraction strips all during the year in y third grade class during math lessons!!

@marinette_143 2 жыл бұрын

I did this activity, this is a great way Thank you! 😊

@carlabrown2577 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent activity. I will use this with my son.

@baaratwamodingoana3853 5 жыл бұрын

Wow!!!thank you for simplifying fractions for me!!

@AdriannaContreras 7 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!!! please continue making these incredible videos. you have no idea how much we appreciate your time making them.

@nancymcclelland8916 4 жыл бұрын

I am a grandma helping my 2nd grade grandson with some math activities. I love your free work pages and videos. Thanks so much for all you do!

@MightBeOkay_here 4 жыл бұрын

I loved this video it is very creative.

@loridaglow5957 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, this will really help me give my granddaughter a visual.

@guygeezer1468 7 ай бұрын

"we want to avoid things like just simply memorizing definitions" So true. Like: I was introduced to adding fractions with "explanations" like "invert the numerator and denominator..." The appropriate response to a presentation like this is, "WTF?" But at that age I just didn't have the vocabulary to express myself clearly.

@christinehassebrock2633 9 ай бұрын

Love it, did something similar but the simple act of going back to ask about 1/3 gave me more to do.

@shannonmccormack8888 3 жыл бұрын

my son is in homeschool this year and this is really really helping me teach him

@kimwilson2843 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Going to post this for a hands on learning for my students!!

@jeannetteklem2624 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you for these amazing videos! You guys are the best! Please don't stop!!!

@jeremiahmartin238 5 жыл бұрын

Great! Thanks, my son had a blast doing this.

@sunithamerugu8317 4 ай бұрын

im 10 and ive beeen struugling and this hack has been everything to fix my problems

@sinamose7465 Жыл бұрын

I like the way you said to let them make the mistakes. WHY? Because that is how they learn. And I love hands on type of math. It's like a game, but at the same time learning math esp fractions which is the most hateful one for a lot of kids. Thank you for sharing this. Great video. AGain, thank you.

@anastellacandor2316 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Doing this activity now with my 9yr old

@TheFeliciac 6 жыл бұрын

My 8 year old loves your useful video 👍🏽👌❤️🇺🇸👏🏽🔥😀

@melodihenry3345 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much!!!! I use your video each year, but I'm not sure I've thanked you! I am all about visual and hands-on conceptual learning!

@allisonh2049 8 жыл бұрын

I have always preferred using multi-sensory activities to reinforce math topics, especially more confusing ones like fractions. Creating fraction kits have been around for a while and they are super easy, but I like how this tutorial could be used by a student, since it is very easy to follow along. I am looking forward to viewing more of their vlogs as I am always seeking new ideas for helping students.

@arfcomandrew2963 4 жыл бұрын

The fraction activity was super cool!

@staceofstylesg8958 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love this. I am going to try this with my son and students!!

@bergy3733 4 жыл бұрын

My son loved this video

@faiqarana7044 2 жыл бұрын

Hi 👋 It help me lot I will keep watching I teach my grand son It help me lot Some time I will write problems to ask you Thanks

@carlahousley3393 Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your videos. They really help simplify teaching my son concepts he didn't quite understand in his class. He does really well with these hands on activities like this. If I could make a suggestion though I would ask if you could break down your videos in a playlist format to easily find the type of concept you're looking for. So I can know the start to finish progression of which video to start with and understand a concept of before moving on to the next. Another thought is age or grade based playlist to help organize your videos. Thanks for you time and effort!

@Laura11617 5 жыл бұрын

Super helpful, thank you!

@abdulkhader9034 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks It Helps Me to do our maths week activities💖 Great job

@debbieduncan7155 7 жыл бұрын

I have done this activity with my three graders and it really helps them to grasp the concept of equivalent fractions. Thanks for sharing.

@kavita344 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing these wonderful videos, they are a great help

@marvellauriostegui2378 3 жыл бұрын

This was great! Thank you!

@momreads4707 Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for the simple idea.

@SherryHutchins 5 жыл бұрын

Great activity. My class is going to back up and try to get a better understanding of fractions. I think I will try this with them . . .

@lisapentecost4185 3 жыл бұрын

Great way to start explaining a critical math concept!

@tandirobertson7890 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much this really helped us with understanding and studying fractions this morning

@MountainGirl43 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This was so helpful.

@annieholz8078 5 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!! great job. you can tell you love what you do. awe-some

@maryliebl5139 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome activity for fractions; thank you!!!

@swordofthunder7327 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Love this!

@marciagoss8622 4 жыл бұрын

I'm going to use this for online learning with our grade 3's. We have done this at school and the students really like it.

@cjhenks 3 жыл бұрын

Thx I needed to do this for school

@cherylhettiaratchi2803 6 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. The kids loved it.

@cynthiaperry1229 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful! Thanks