Fraction Fortress: The Equivalent Wall
Build Strong Walls with Balanced Maths
Defend the Keep! The castle walls are crumbling, and only perfect fraction bricks can repair them. In Fraction Fortress, you play the role of the Royal Mason.
This puzzle game visually demonstrates that Equivalent Fractions (like 1/2 and 2/4) take up the exact same amount of space, helping children visualize why they are equal.
🏰 Architectural Accuracy (Equivalents)
Understanding equivalence is the key to mastering fractions. This game helps by:
- Visualizing Size: Seeing that two 1/4 blocks physically equal one 1/2 block.
- Families of Fractions: Grouping thirds (1/3, 2/6, 3/9) separately from halves.
Royal Decree (Year 4 Learning)
Equivalent Fractions
Recognize and show, using diagrams, families of common equivalent fractions.
Solving Problems
Solve problems involving increasingly harder fractions to calculate quantities.
👨👩👧 Master Mason's Tips
Use food to demonstrate equivalence:
- "If I cut this pizza into 2 big slices, or 4 smaller slices, do you get the same amount?"
- "Is half a chocolate bar the same as two quarters of it?"
