FREE Sink that Ship! Locate Benchmark Fractions on a Number Line

Sink That Ship is an engaging 3-player game for practicing locating benchmark fractions on a number line. Students take turns playing the roles of Spy, Control Tower, and Commander. The Spy marks factional ship coordinates on a number line and hands it to the Control Tower. The Control Tower uses this information to give the Commander coordinates to attack. After all 3 roles are played, the Spy with the most ships remaining is the winner! This activity makes the abstract concept of plotting fractions on a number line interactive and fun. As students read and locate fractions, they develop an essential understanding of fractional parts of a whole and measurement. The differentiated "challenge mode" provides further practice opportunities. This multiplayer game is easy to implement, addictive for students, and aligns to key Common Core grade 3-5 standards on fractions.