1st Grade Fractions
Today first graders at Chamberlayne Elementary explored fractions and made their own using Numbers. At this beginning level, they are just learning about halves and fourths (SOL 1.6) so I created a template for them, focusing on those fractions that you can download by clicking here. It also includes thirds (some of Ms. Johnakin’s students knew them). The students started out by entering different numbers into the fractions and seeing how they changed the pictures. The template is set up to let them know if they entered a wrong number (like 5). Next they made their own half or fourth fraction. I showed them how to use the shapes tool to illustrate the fraction. Then they went to a friends’ desk and illustrated their friends’ fraction. To see a sample, click on the picture to make it larger. For some fun online fractions games click here.