Fraction Spinners

What do you know about the fraction

Stand up if it is a whole number.

Put a hand up if it can be simplified.

Nod your head if it is equal to a recurring decimal.

Hum if it is an improper fraction.

Sway from side to side if it is greater than a half.

Shine + Write Transum Mathematics Fraction Resources

This is a visual aid designed to be projected onto a whiteboard for whole class exposition. It also works well for use in remote teaching via video link. Click on the blue buttons to hide statements which would not be appropriate for your class.

Visual Aid Fraction Wall The traditional fraction wall diagram showing the relationship between simple fractions. Click the bricks to change their colour. The short web address is: www.transum.org/go/?to=wall	Activity Equivalent Fractions Practise finding equivalent fractions numerically and in fraction diagrams. A colourful was to learn about the properties of fractions. The short web address is: www.transum.org/go/?to=equivalent	Challenge Fraction Line Arrange the fractions in order from smallest to largest. Three different drag-and-drop challenges requiring an understanding of fractions. The short web address is: www.transum.org/go/?to=frl
Investigation Vinculum Find fractions which are larger than the previous fraction but less than one. A worthwhile investigation of strategies. The short web address is: www.transum.org/go/?to=vinculum	Exercise Fractions Do these four operations fractions calculations using pen and paper to help with the working out. The short web address is: www.transum.org/go/?to=fract	Presentation Fractions Decimals Percentages Revise the methods for converting fractions to decimals and percentages. The short web address is: www.transum.org/go/?to=fracdecpercent

Transum.org

This web site contains over a thousand free mathematical activities for teachers and pupils. Click here to go to the main page which links to all of the resources available.

Please contact me if you have any suggestions or questions.

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Mathematicians are not the people who find Maths easy; they are the people who enjoy how mystifying, puzzling and hard it is. Are you a mathematician?

Comment recorded on the 8 May 'Starter of the Day' page by Mr Smith, West Sussex, UK:

"I am an NQT and have only just discovered this website. I nearly wet my pants with joy.
To the creator of this website and all of those teachers who have contributed to it, I would like to say a big THANK YOU!!! :)."

Comment recorded on the 24 May 'Starter of the Day' page by Ruth Seward, Hagley Park Sports College:

"Find the starters wonderful; students enjoy them and often want to use the idea generated by the starter in other parts of the lesson. Keep up the good work"

Each month a newsletter is published containing details of the new additions to the Transum website and a new puzzle of the month.

The newsletter is then duplicated as a podcast which is available on the major delivery networks. You can listen to the podcast while you are commuting, exercising or relaxing.

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Featured Activity

Connect 4 Factors

A mathematical version of the popular Connect 4 game based on getting four numbers with a common factor in a line. Fun for one, two or a whole class of pupils.

Numeracy

"Numeracy is a proficiency which is developed mainly in Mathematics but also in other subjects. It is more than an ability to do basic arithmetic. It involves developing confidence and competence with numbers and measures. It requires understanding of the number system, a repertoire of mathematical techniques, and an inclination and ability to solve quantitative or spatial problems in a range of contexts. Numeracy also demands understanding of the ways in which data are gathered by counting and measuring, and presented in graphs, diagrams, charts and tables."

Secondary National Strategy, Mathematics at key stage 3

Go Maths

Learning and understanding Mathematics, at every level, requires learner engagement. Mathematics is not a spectator sport. Sometimes traditional teaching fails to actively involve students. One way to address the problem is through the use of interactive activities and this web site provides many of those. The Go Maths main page links to more activities designed for students in upper Secondary/High school.

Teachers

If you found this activity useful don't forget to record it in your scheme of work or learning management system. The short URL, ready to be copied and pasted, is as follows:

Alternatively, if you use Google Classroom, all you have to do is click on the green icon below in order to add this activity to one of your classes.

It may be worth remembering that if Transum.org should go offline for whatever reason, there are mirror site at Transum.info that contains most of the resources that are available here on Transum.org.

When planning to use technology in your lesson always have a plan B!

EHC, The Market Weighton School

Monday, November 15, 2010

"It's a good feature to let you take out particular instructions either for weaker students or to gradually increase the difficulty of the task. Spot on!"

Elii Chapman, Flagstaff Junior Academy

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

"Oh My Gosh!! ‘Fraction Spinners’ is a fantastic format for an activity in a Zoom session with students!!! Please make more versions of this!"

Do you have any comments? It is always useful to receive feedback and helps make this free resource even more useful for those learning Mathematics anywhere in the world. Click here to enter your comments.


Transum.org This web site contains over a thousand free mathematical activities for teachers and pupils. Click here to go to the main page which links to all of the resources available. Please contact me if you have any suggestions or questions.		More Activities: Maths Map Go Maths Games Puzzles Times Tables TablesMaster iPad Maths Investigations Exam Questions
Mathematicians are not the people who find Maths easy; they are the people who enjoy how mystifying, puzzling and hard it is. Are you a mathematician? Comment recorded on the 8 May 'Starter of the Day' page by Mr Smith, West Sussex, UK: "I am an NQT and have only just discovered this website. I nearly wet my pants with joy. To the creator of this website and all of those teachers who have contributed to it, I would like to say a big THANK YOU!!! :)." Comment recorded on the 24 May 'Starter of the Day' page by Ruth Seward, Hagley Park Sports College: "Find the starters wonderful; students enjoy them and often want to use the idea generated by the starter in other parts of the lesson. Keep up the good work"		Each month a newsletter is published containing details of the new additions to the Transum website and a new puzzle of the month. The newsletter is then duplicated as a podcast which is available on the major delivery networks. You can listen to the podcast while you are commuting, exercising or relaxing. Transum breaking news is available on Twitter @Transum and if that's not enough there is also a Transum Facebook page.
Featured Activity Connect 4 Factors A mathematical version of the popular Connect 4 game based on getting four numbers with a common factor in a line. Fun for one, two or a whole class of pupils.	Numeracy "Numeracy is a proficiency which is developed mainly in Mathematics but also in other subjects. It is more than an ability to do basic arithmetic. It involves developing confidence and competence with numbers and measures. It requires understanding of the number system, a repertoire of mathematical techniques, and an inclination and ability to solve quantitative or spatial problems in a range of contexts. Numeracy also demands understanding of the ways in which data are gathered by counting and measuring, and presented in graphs, diagrams, charts and tables." Secondary National Strategy, Mathematics at key stage 3
Go Maths Learning and understanding Mathematics, at every level, requires learner engagement. Mathematics is not a spectator sport. Sometimes traditional teaching fails to actively involve students. One way to address the problem is through the use of interactive activities and this web site provides many of those. The Go Maths main page links to more activities designed for students in upper Secondary/High school.
Teachers
If you found this activity useful don't forget to record it in your scheme of work or learning management system. The short URL, ready to be copied and pasted, is as follows:	Alternatively, if you use Google Classroom, all you have to do is click on the green icon below in order to add this activity to one of your classes.	It may be worth remembering that if Transum.org should go offline for whatever reason, there are mirror site at Transum.info that contains most of the resources that are available here on Transum.org. When planning to use technology in your lesson always have a plan B!
EHC, The Market Weighton School Monday, November 15, 2010 "It's a good feature to let you take out particular instructions either for weaker students or to gradually increase the difficulty of the task. Spot on!" Elii Chapman, Flagstaff Junior Academy Wednesday, January 27, 2021 "Oh My Gosh!! ‘Fraction Spinners’ is a fantastic format for an activity in a Zoom session with students!!! Please make more versions of this!" Do you have any comments? It is always useful to receive feedback and helps make this free resource even more useful for those learning Mathematics anywhere in the world. Click here to enter your comments.

Fraction Spinners

Visual Aid

Fraction Wall

Activity

Equivalent Fractions

Challenge

Fraction Line

Investigation

Vinculum

Exercise

Fractions

Presentation

Fractions Decimals Percentages