Match Fractions & Decimals
Link common fractions to their decimal equivalents.
- Math
- Medium
- 4 min
- 9-12
How to Play
How to Play
- Choose a difficulty band (friendly fractions, tenths/hundredths, or mixed numbers).
- Flip a fraction card on the left and a decimal card on the right.
- If the values match, they lock; if not, remember their locations and continue.
- Clear all pairs to move to the next set, watching how the numbers gradually become more complex.
Knowledge Background
Equivalent forms are at the heart of fraction and decimal fluency. Students strengthen:
- Understanding of place value (tenths, hundredths, thousandths).
- Conversion strategies: dividing numerator by denominator, scaling to 10/100, or using benchmark fractions.
- Recognition of repeating decimals and mixed numbers.
Why This Helps Kids
Many students can convert fractions in isolation but freeze during word problems. Rapid matching creates automatic recall, freeing brainpower for multi-step tasks like computing percentages or comparing data in charts. The repeated exposure to repeating decimals demystifies the ellipsis notation.
Extensions & Teacher Tips
- Have learners explain their favorite strategy for each match (“I doubled 1/4 to get 1/2, so 0.25 doubled to 0.5”).
- Challenge them to arrange matched pairs on a number line after each round.
- Link with Match Fractions & Pie Charts or Visualize Percentages to solidify visual meaning.
- Assign quick writes: “Why is 0.125 equal to 1/8?” to build math communication.