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Equivalent fractions form an important part of a child’s understanding of how to compare fractions and perform basic operations with fractions. Some children struggle with the ability to simplify fractions using a common factor. A fun board game can help address this challenge.
I found 10 useful printable fraction board games for equivalent fractions. They are meant for small group classroom settings but can also be used at home:
- 7 games for Elementary School, including “Equivalent Fractions Land“ by “Teaching to the 4th Degree”
- 3 games for Middle School, including “Star Wars Equivalent Fraction” by “Extra Sprinkles”.
Printable Fraction Board Games Comparison Table
| Game | Grade | Players | Price | For | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equivalent Fractions (Extra Sprinkle) | 3‑5 | 2 | $ | Schools Families | ★★★☆☆ |
| Equivalent Fractions (Lattes & Lesson Plans) | 3‑5 | 2 | $ | Schools Families | ★★★☆☆ |
| Equivalent Fractions (Mrs. Six) | 4‑6 | 2 | $ | Schools Families | ★★★☆☆ |
| Equivalent Fractions (Chloe Campbell) | 3‑5 | 2‑4 | $ | Schools Families | ★★★☆☆ |
| Equivalent Fractions Land | 3‑5 | 2 | $ | Schools | ★★★★☆ |
| Math Moji Body Movement | 3‑6 | 2 | $ | Schools | ★★★☆☆ |
| Math Moji | 3‑6 | 2 | $ | Schools | ★★★☆☆ |
| Star Wars Equivalent Fraction | 5‑6 | 2 | $ | Schools | ★★★★☆ |
| Equivalent Fractions Bullseye | 5‑7 | 2 | $ | Schools Families | ★★★☆☆ |
| Equivalent Fractions Hockey | 6-7 | 2 | $ | Schools | ★★★☆☆ |
Printable Fraction Board Games for Primary/Elementary School
Equivalent Fractions (Extra Sprinkle)
★★★☆☆
2 Players | Age: 8-11 | CCSS Grade: 3-5
You probably know the story of Rapunzel, a princess with long golden hair who was locked away in a tall tower by an evil witch. “Equivalent Fractions Rapunzel Themed Game”
is a spinoff from the classic fairy tale. The aim is to be the first player to reach the tower in time to save the princess. However, players must complete an equivalent fractions question to get the chance to move forward on the game board.
This game is great for children in grades 4 and 5 who are just learning how to identify equivalent fractions created by multiplying by a common factor. None of the questions involve dividing by a common factor. This, therefore, limits how effective this game is at holistic revision of equivalent fractions. It is probably best used as culminating activity for a lesson where multiplying the numerator and denominator by a common factor has been taught.
Regardless, this game is simple enough for parents to understand and use with their 8 to 11 years old children. Since it’s a two-player game, parents can actually play one-on-one with their child and see first-hand the issues the child may be having with equivalent fractions. Having an answer key is also quite helpful.
Equivalent Fractions Board Game (Lattes and Lesson Plans)
★★★☆☆
2 Players | Age 8-11 | CCSS Grade: 3-5
Simplicity is the hallmark of “Equivalent Fractions Board Game”. With only 3 pages and 3 sentences of instructions, this game is great for independent revision of equivalent fractions. The game board has 40 equivalent fractions questions that cover both multiplying and dividing by common factors. It also adds the pressure with an important game rule – players must get the answer correct or they have to move back to their original positions.
The inclusion of both multiplying and dividing by common factors makes this game great for revising equivalent fractions with grade seven students. Therefore, this game can also be used in middle school.
There is, however, one limitation. The equivalent fractions are essentially multiples of 2,3,4 or 5 which makes the game a bit too simple for students at the grade seven level.
Teachers can also consider giving this game as an assignment (without the answer key). Students could play this game with a sibling or parent and record their answers on the game board. Thus, students at the grades 3,4 or 5 levels get the practice they need with equivalent fractions and parents get the chance to observe their child’s mastery of the concept.
Equivalent Fractions Board Game (Mrs. Six)
★★★☆☆
2 Players | Age 9-12 | CCSS Grade: 4-6
Mrs. Six created a fun equivalent fractions board game that focuses on multiplying by common factors. There are 36 equivalent fractions questions. Additionally, the game board is short so chances are that students will complete the game within 5 to 10 minutes. Children in the grades 4 to 6 age group will enjoy the fun monster characters on both the game board and the game cards.
The main limitation of this game is that it focuses exclusively on multiplying by common factors. Therefore, students won’t get holistic practice with equivalent fractions. Nevertheless, this could still be a game that is used for revision prior to teaching students how to divide by common factors to produce equivalent fractions.
Equivalent Fractions Board Game (Chloe Campbell)
★★★☆☆
2-4 Players | Age 8-11 | CCSS Grade: 3-5
Chloe Campbell has created a bundle of printable fraction board games that have similar themes. Her equivalent fractions board game incorporates both multiplying and dividing by common factors. However, the game’s instructions are a bit ambiguous. The ambiguity makes this game better suited for use at home or in a small math club.
There is an answer key but there isn’t clarity on what should be done when a player lands on a space on the game board. This leaves room for the teacher to present two possible ways to play the game.
One option is to have an additional player who acts as a Game Master. This player’s role is to tell the other players the common factor that must be used to get the equivalent fraction on the answer sheet. If the player doesn’t get the correct answer on the first attempt, he or she loses the turn. Otherwise, the player gets to move forward based on the numbers on the dice.
Another option is to have students create whatever equivalent fraction they can come up with from the fraction at their landing position. The other players have to check the answer and determine whether the equivalent fraction is valid. In this case, the answer doesn’t have to be on the answer key.
Equivalent Fractions Fraction Land (Teaching to the 4th Degree)
★★★★☆
2 Players | Age 8-11 | CCSS Grade: 3-5
“Equivalent Fractions Fraction Land” has a unique twist. After taking a card from the deck, players have to identify the equivalent fraction that is closest to their current position on the game board. For instance, let’s say that Cassandra is at the Start position and takes the card with 5/6 written on it from the deck. The equivalent fraction for 5/6 that is closest to the start position is 20/24 so that’s where Cassandra would move her game piece. This feature adds a level of challenge to the game that isn’t present in some of the other games on this list.
However, one drawback is that the game only focuses on multiplying by common factors. It would have been even better if it had fractions that required both division and multiplication by common factors. Taking the game up to that level would then make it a perfect fit for a grade 6 or grade 7 student.
Math Moji Body Movement: Equivalent Fractions (Dr. SillyPants)
★★★☆☆
2 Players | Age 8-12 | CCSS Grade: 3-6
Kinesthetic learners will love “Math Moji Body Movement”. There are 4 action spaces on the game board. A player who lands on one of these 4 spaces should carry out the required action. It adds a bit of fun and humor to the game that most students will appreciate.
Another great feature of this game is that it tests each player’s ability to quickly identify equivalent fractions. A timed variation can be played with students in grades 5 and 6 where each player should find the equivalent fraction within 15 seconds or lose the turn. Students in grades 3 and 4 should also be encouraged to quickly find their answers but don’t have to be placed under the undue pressure of a timed game.
Math Moji Equivalent Fractions (Dr. SillyPants)
★★★☆☆
2 Players | Age 8-12 | CCSS Grade: 3-6
“Math Moji Equivalent Fractions” is a race to see who can get 4 game pieces onto the board first. Each player rolls 2 dice to determine the numerator and denominator of the fraction in play. If an equivalent fraction is on the game board, the player covers it with a game piece. The player who first gets 4 game pieces on the board wins.
One limitation of this game is that it could end quickly because the base fractions are likely to be derived from most combinations of numerators and denominators. It would have been great if each side of the board had at least one difficult base fraction.
Printable Fraction Board Games for Middle School
Equivalent Fractions Bullseye (Jersey Teacher)
★★★☆☆
2 Players | Age 10-13 | CCSS Grade: 5-7
The best feature of “Equivalent Fractions Bullseye” is that the questions are randomized since they depend on the numbers produced from the rolling of the dice. Students then have to figure out possible equivalent fractions from the fraction the thrown dice produced. It works in their favor if those equivalent fractions are actually on the bullseye since the player who gets four fractions in the same ring wins the game.
The randomized feature of this game makes it better suited for students at the grades 5, 6, or 7 levels although this game can still be played with children at the grade 4 level.
I also recommend that you use it as an icebreaker activity for a grade 7 lesson on fractions. Applying the game in this way requires a projector, virtual dice, and fun-shaped Sticky Notes. Here’s how it would work:
- Choose a student to assist with rolling the virtual dice.
- Give each of the other students one of the fun-shaped Sticky Notes.
- The first student to identify an equivalent fraction from the randomized dice and put his or her Sticky Note on it wins.
- That student could then be asked to explain how he or she arrived at the answer.
- The students could then be given printed copies of the game to play in pairs for the first 10 minutes of class. The teacher would walk around and observe how the students are arriving at their answers.
Equivalent Fractions Hockey (Jersey Teacher)
★★★☆☆
2 Players | Age 11-13 | CCSS Grade: 6-7
Students who like hockey are most likely to enjoy “Equivalent Fractions Hockey”. There is a unique twist to this game that makes it better suited for children in grades 6 and 7 instead of the grades (3 to 6) proposed by Jersey Teacher.
There are 3 rounds with players alternating who begins each round. The first round begins with Player 1 selecting a card from the deck. This player then has to search for a denominator on his or her side of the game board that would be a part of the equivalent fraction. Player 2 checks the answer and Player 1 loses the turn if the answer is incorrect. Each denominator is worth a point. The player with the highest number of points at the end of the 3 rounds wins.
Only multiplication by common factors applies to this game. However, the denominators on the board are sufficiently large to provide an appropriate level of challenge for students in grades 6 and 7.
Star Wars Inspired Equivalent Fraction Board Game (Extra Sprinkle)
★★★★☆
2 Players | Age 10-12 | CCSS Grade: 5-6
This Star Wars inspired board game has a colorful game board that will catch the eyes of students. It also includes a wide range of small and large fractions thus presenting a level of difficulty best suited for students in grades 5 and 6. Therefore, it’s a great revision game for the topic.
The active player turns over 2 playing cards simultaneously. This player then decides whether the 2 fractions are equivalent. If the answers are equivalent, the player’s game piece is moved to the closest position on the board with an equal sign Otherwise, the player’s game piece is moved to the closest position on the game board with a not equal sign. All players should check each other’s answers. The first player to reach the end of the game board wins.
However, one of the drawbacks of this game is that it’s very colorful and would not look great in black and white. Additionally, there are 17 pages. This is a large printing job for a teacher who may have 6 or more groups in a class.
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