Property Developer - Fractions Game
This game is a fantastic small group activity for developing knowledge and a full understanding of fractions. Students will compete to take ownership of apartments in the building, purchasing each part of the building piece by piece.
Learning goals
- We are learning to solve problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions with the same or related denominator, using strategies such as number lines and diagrams.
- We are learning to solve problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions using knowledge of equivalent fractions.
Curriculum alignment
MA3-1WM
old
Describes and represents mathematical situations in a variety of ways using mathematical terminology and some conventions
MA3-2WM
old
Selects and applies appropriate problem- solving strategies, including the use of digital technologies, in undertaking investigations
MA3-3WM
old
Gives a valid reason for supporting one possible solution over another
MA3-7NA
old
Compares, orders and calculates with fractions, decimals and percentages
MA3-RN-01
new
Applies an understanding of place value and the role of zero to represent the properties of numbers
MA3-RN-02
new
Compares and orders decimals up to 3 decimal places
MA3-RN-03
new
Determines percentages of quantities, and finds equivalent fractions and decimals for benchmark percentage values
MA3-AR-01
new
Selects and applies appropriate strategies to solve addition and subtraction problems
MA3-MR-01
new
Selects and applies appropriate strategies to solve multiplication and division problems
MA3-MR-02
new
Constructs and completes number sentences involving multiplicative relations, applying the order of operations to calculations
MA3-RQF-01
new
Compares and orders fractions with denominators of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10
MA3-RQF-02
new
Determines 1/2, 1/4, 1/5 and 1/10 of measures and quantities
Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.