Fractions & Decimals
Parts, wholes, and the moment it clicks.
A visual-first journey through fractions and decimals. Builds deep understanding before procedures so children stop fearing fractions and start using them.
Prerequisite skills
Multiplication & division facts
Skills covered
- Fraction concepts & vocabulary
- Equivalent fractions
- Comparing & ordering fractions
- Adding & subtracting fractions
- Decimals & place value
- Converting fractions ↔ decimals
Outcomes
- Models and explains fractions visually
- Adds & subtracts fractions with confidence
- Converts between fractions and decimals
Activities
Free samples available · Full pack with Premium
Fraction Bars & Pizza Models
Skill: Concept
Equivalent Fractions Visual Sort
Skill: Equivalence
Step-by-Step: Adding Like Fractions
Skill: Operations
Step-by-Step: Adding Unlike Fractions
Skill: Operations
Comparing Fractions on a Number Line
Skill: Comparing
Decimal Place Value Builder
Skill: Decimals
Fraction ↔ Decimal Conversion
Skill: Conversions
Word Problems: Fractions in Real Life
Skill: Application
Mastery Check: Fractions & Decimals
Skill: Mixed
Teacher tips
- • Lead with visuals — bars, circles, number lines — for at least 2 weeks before any procedures.
- • Common-denominator shortcuts are easier when students first see WHY you need them.
Parent tips
- • Cook together. Recipes are real-world fraction practice that feels like fun.
- • If 'unlike denominators' triggers panic, return to fraction bars for one session.
If a child is struggling
- • Many fraction struggles trace back to weak whole-number division. Re-check division fluency first.
Confidence milestones to celebrate
You're improving — every step counts.
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