Spring Equivalent Fractions Matching Game Activity - Printable

Need a Spring activity for practicing equivalent fractions with your kiddos that will be fun and engaging? This math memory matching game is perfect for getting your students focused on equivalent fractions!

I have included cards with fractions represented in different ways. You can use them in any combination you wish - whether by printing 2 sets of the same version, or different versions that you mix and match. The choice is up to you, so you can cater to the specific needs and level of your students!

You can also adjust the difficulty level by using more or less cards at a time!

Preparation:

There are 3 versions of the cards to choose from:

Fraction circles

Fraction circles with symbols

Fraction symbols

Choose the cards you wish to use and print them.

Print the card backs on the back of the cards.

Cut the cards out and laminate (optional, but recommended so that the game will last)

Black and White Printing options are also included

Please note:

Unlike in the digital version of this game, there are multiple options for some of the equivalent fractions (for example, there are 6 different cards that all equal 1/2).

This is intentional, so that students can practice equivalent fractions with a variety of options, and not always the same fractions.

You can choose if you wish to only use 1 pair of cards for each basic fraction at a time, or more than 1 pair.

If you choose to use more than 1 pair, be sure to select an even number of cards for each basic fraction so that all cards will have a matching partner.

This will also mean that there will be more than 1 possible matching card when students are playing the game.

For instance, if a student were to turn over 1/2 and 2/4, it would be a match. But if the student were to turn over 2/4 and 3/6 instead, it would also be a match.

Adjusting the level:

Select and use a smaller number of cards to make the activity easier. Ensure that the cards you select are matching pairs.

How To Use This Activity:

This game can be used with 1 or more players.

1 Player:

Shuffle cards and place them face down in a grid formation,

Turn 2 cards over and see if they match.

If the cards match, you get to remove them and put them to the side.

If the cards do not match, turn them back over.

Now turn over 2 new cards and repeat the process.

See how quickly you can find all the pairs of matching cards!

2 Player (or more players if desired):

Shuffle cards and place them face down in a grid formation,

Player 1 turns over 2 cards and sees if they match.

If the cards match, Player 1 removes them and keeps them.

Then Player 1 gets to go again!

If the cards do not match, Player 1 turns them back over and it is Player 2’s turn, etc.

Each time a player gets a match, they get to keep the cards and go again.

If they do not get a match, they turn the cards back over and it is the next player’s turn.

Continue playing until all the cards are finished.

The player with the most cards at the end of the game is the winner!

Your kiddos will love practicing equivalent fractions with this fun spring themed matching game!

I also have other spring themed fractions matching games available - both PRINTABLE and DIGITAL options - CLICK HERE to check them out!

You may also be interested in some these resources:

·       Fractions bingo games

·       Fractions matching games

·       Number bonds activities

·       Skip counting bingo games

·       Times tables board games

·       Times tables matching games

Teacher information

3 versions of all printable cards - symbols, circles and circles with symbols

Black and White printing options