Fraction Fleet Commander
Master Fraction Comparison with Naval Strategy
⚓ Set Sail with Fractions
Welcome aboard, Commander! Fraction Fleet Commander is an engaging Year 5 maths game that teaches students to compare and order fractions whose denominators are multiples of the same number.
By ordering ships from smallest to largest fraction, students develop a deep understanding of fraction magnitude and relationships between denominators.
🎮 How to Play
- Review Your Fleet: Each ship displays a fraction
- Drag and Drop: Move ships to the numbered docks
- Order Correctly: Arrange from smallest (Dock 1) to largest (Dock 4)
- Check Your Work: Submit and earn coins for correct orders!
📚 Year 5 Curriculum Link
This game directly addresses the National Curriculum objective:
"Compare and order fractions whose denominators are all multiples of the same number."
Students learn to identify common factors in denominators (e.g., 2, 4, 8 are all multiples of 2) and use this knowledge to compare fraction sizes accurately.
🧠 Why This Works
When denominators share a common factor, fractions can be compared by finding equivalent fractions with the same denominator. For example:
- 1/2 vs 3/4: Convert 1/2 to 2/4, then compare: 2/4 < 3/4
- 2/3 vs 5/6: Convert 2/3 to 4/6, then compare: 4/6 < 5/6
- 3/5 vs 7/10: Convert 3/5 to 6/10, then compare: 6/10 < 7/10
💡 Tips for Parents & Teachers
- Visual Support: Draw fraction bars to show relative sizes
- Find the LCM: Help students find the Least Common Multiple of denominators
- Real-World Links: Use pizza slices, measuring cups, or time (1/2 hour vs 3/4 hour)
- Build Confidence: Start with simple pairs before tackling full sets
Designed for UK Year 5 | Aligned with White Rose Maths "Fractions" unit
