Fractions Intro

While the concept of fractions seems simple to us now, they can be very confusing for elementary school students who are learning about them for the first time. They usually aren’t that fun to study, but you can make them more interesting with educational software.

Fractions Intro is a Java-based program that provides users with a few tools which can help them teach fractions to children. It is very easy to use, and it even includes a simple game that can challenge students.

The first tab serves as an introduction to the concept of fractions. It enables you to explain how something can be split into multiple parts and how those parts can be used to represent fractions.

There are a few objects that can be used to illustrate the concept, ranging from simple bars and circles to a glass of orange juice and even cake.

After learning the basics, students can start creating their own fractions to obtain the ones indicated in the right-hand panel. There are multiple levels to go through, each more difficult than the last.

In the Equality Lab, users can create a fraction and then see which fractions with different numerators and denominators are equal.

Children learn best by playing, and this application allows them to do just that. It includes a relatively simple game that requires them to match various types of fractions so that they are equal. Tips are provided, and they can also see the solution after getting the answer wrong twice.

Overall, Fractions Intro is a useful program for teachers who want to help their students learn about fractions in a fun, interactive manner. It includes some accessible lessons and even a simple fraction matching game.