3 Fun Fraction Review Ideas for Test Prep -

Are you a teacher looking for fun and effective ways to help your 4th or 5th-grade students do some fraction review before an impending test? Look no further! In this blog post, we’ll break down three must-try ideas – each guaranteed to get your kids learning (and even having fun!) as they brush up on their fraction knowledge. So grab the whiteboard markers, let’s get started – it’s time for some fraction action!

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Fraction Relay Race

Introduce fraction review with an exciting activity – “Fraction Relay Race”! Divide students into teams and have them race to solve fraction problems. The first team to get the correct answers wins a prize. What better way to engage 4th and 5th graders in fraction review than a thrilling, highly competitive Fraction Relay Race? Get your students excited by forming them into teams and watching them race each other to solve fraction problems! Through this fun game, students will be able to practice their math skills while competing with one another. Whoever gets the correct answers first wins the prize. This is sure to excite both teammates and opponents alike as they battle to become fraction experts – so get ready for some serious fun!

Fraction Black Light Day

Host a fraction-themed game day in the classroom for some fun and relaxed learning. Games such as Fraction Jeopardy will keep kids engaged as they review fractions. Ready to brush up on fractions? We’ve got the perfect solution – black light day in the classroom! By hosting a blacklight-themed day, you can use any set of task cards and instantly up the engagement level. This is just the distraction needed to make reviewing fractions a breeze. Not only do these games provide an alternative way of learning, but they also add some healthy competition that’s sure to keep 4th and 5th graders engaged. The use of a blacked-out classroom, black lights, and highlighters will take the day to a whole new level. So when it’s time for everyone to prepare for testing, why not jumpstart the fun with these two exciting fraction activities?

Fraction Review Challenge

Facilitate a “fraction review challenge” where students can work together to solve more challenging fraction problems to boost their confidence before the test. I love to use challenging self-grading tests that allow immediate feedback for students. It also allows you to have a team winner. You could use these self-grading Google Forms and break students into teams to compete against each other. You could offer incentives such as stickers or extra credit points to encourage participation!

Prepare your fourth and fifth graders for the upcoming test with a fun “fraction review challenge”! Set up a classroom game where students can work together to solve increasingly difficult fraction problems as a group. They’ll build confidence through learning from each other, and you can incentivize participation with rewards like stickers or extra credit points. This will engage them in the task of reviewing their fractions before the big day, leaving them feeling prepped and ready for success!

Who says learning fractions has to be boring? With these three methods, you can make fraction review engaging, fun, and exciting for your 4th and 5th graders! From the Fraction Relay Race at the beginning of a unit to the Fraction Challenge at the end of it, these activities offer a great learning experience while helping your students prepare for testing. With all these incredible activities – and possibly prizes along the way – being in math class never looked so good!