Winter Games Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators

Elevate your fraction practice this winter with this pixel art activity for adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators! Give your 5th grade students meaningful practice in a format that feels like a challenge rather than a worksheet. As they solve each problem, part of a Winter Games–themed pixel art image unlocks.

Students solve 20 fraction problems that deal with adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators. As they solve each problem correctly, a part of the pixel art image is unlocked. If they answer something incorrectly, no new image will show up, so they know to go back and check their work! Therefore, it's self-checking and great for centers, independent practice, or a day with a substitute!

To make it extra interesting, students also unlock some interesting facts about a winter sport as they go!

This resource is zero prep. The digital pixel art activity is ready to assign, and there is also a printable worksheet version included, plus the task cards are great to use in centers for rotations! An answer key is included as well.

There are multiple formats so you can easily differentiate and use them in different ways (digital for independent or tech-based practice, worksheet for homework or a quiz, and task cards for a hands-on activity)! The winter theme makes it especially relevant in December and January, but it can be used year-round! What’s Included

20 fraction problems (adding and subtracting with unlike denominators)

Digital, self-checking pixel art activity

Winter Games–themed mystery image

Printable worksheet

Task cards for centers or small groups

Answer key

Fun facts about a winter sport revealed at the end

Teachers love how easy this resource is to use, and students love the visual aspect! If you’re looking for a winter math activity for adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators for your students, this resource is highly rated!