Educational Insights Fraction Formula, 3rd Grade Math Game for Kids, Ages 8 and up

We have used this product as intended, game format, as well as free time exploration. My first graders can even build "1 whole" and tell me how many parts make up the whole. It is engaging either way!

My child is just starting to learn fractions in school. This game was perfect to reinforce learning fraction terminology and convey a better sense of what a fraction is (eg smaller fractions have smaller pieces and likewise with the larger pieces). The game is actually quite simple, but we've had a lot of fun with it thus far. The game components are made of sturdy plastic. Excellent learning game and good quality for the price.

What a fun game!! This is one of the cleverest ways I have ever seen for teaching the concepts of fractions. As the students play they talk about equivalent fractions, adding fractions, even reducing and comparing them. I have always been a fan of games in the classroom. They provide an excellent way to develop the understanding of concepts through inquiry... provided of course the games are unique, engaging, and mathematically sound in process and content. Fraction Formula definitely meets these three criteria. The parts are big and bold, not easily lost, and are very dimensional, which is a huge asset when it comes to teaching. The instructions are easy to read and figure out, enough so that a group of children could grab the game and go. The playing of the game moves along fast enough to not bore children, but smooth enough to promote thoughtful interaction. From a classroom perspective this a good game to have on the shelf.

My students love this! It is a hit in the Resource Room. Great visual and kinesthetic approach for fraction equivalencies and completing a whole. We also use it for comparing fractions. Colorful and durable, even my oldest students (8th graders), love using it to familiarize themselves with fractions.