Fraction Apps 

 

 

 

App Name: Equivalent Fractions

Cost: Free

Device(s): iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch

Appropriate Grade(s): 3rd

Content: Fractions

Common Core State Standards:

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.NF.A.3 - Explain equivalence of fractions in special cases, and compare fractions by reasoning about their size.

 

Description: Equivalent Fractions is an excellent app that gives students the opportunity to gain practice with fractions. Students are given the freedom to choose what shape they want to divide and are challenged to match its appropriate place on the number line. Most importantly, students are able to check their work and educators as well as parents are able to use the “Build Your Own Mode” to challenge students beyond what is provided.  

 

 

 

 

App Name: Jungle Fractions

Cost: $ 2.99

Device(s): iPad

Appropriate Grade(s): 3rd – 5th

Content: Fractions

Common Core State Standards:

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.NF.A.1 - Understand a fraction 1/b as the quantity formed by 1 part when a whole is partitioned into b equal parts; understand a fraction a/b as the quantity formed by a parts of size 1/b.

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.NF.A.2 - Understand a fraction as a number on the number line; represent fractions on a number line diagram.

MACC.3.NF.1.3 - Explain equivalence of fractions in special cases, and compare fractions by reasoning about their size.

MACC.4.NF.1.1 - Explain why a fraction a/b is equivalent to a fraction (n × a)/(n × b) by using visual fraction models, with attention to how the number and size of the parts differ even though the two fractions themselves are the same size. Use this principle to recognize and generate equivalent fractions.

MACC.4.NF.1.2 - Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators, e.g., by creating common denominators or numerators, or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 1/2. Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole. Record the results of comparisons with symbols >, =, or <, and justify the conclusions, e.g., by using a visual fraction model.

MACC.5.NF.1.1 - Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators (including mixed numbers) by replacing given fractions with equivalent fractions in such a way as to produce an equivalent sum or difference of fractions with like denominators. For example, 2/3 + 5/4 = 8/12 + 15/12 = 23/12. (In general, a/b + c/d = (ad + bc)/bd.)

MACC.5.NF.2.4 - Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication to multiply a fraction or whole number by a fraction.

 

Description: Jungle Fractions is an engaging math app that takes students on a wonderful journey of practicing adding, comparing, converting, naming, and multiplying fractions. This app is suitable for all students in that it speaks English, French, and Spanish. Educators and parents alike will enjoy this app for it meets students at whatever level they are conceptually and tracks student progress.