Play-Doh Fractions

Today, I introduced fractions to my students.  I decided to use play-doh for some modeling.  I was unsure if my 6th graders would think that was too childish.  I am so glad that I did it.  They loved it!!!!  We modeled first making the fraction using a circle, then using a rectangle.  I had them divide it in equal parts using the denominator.  We used a toothpick to make marks on the part of the model we wanted to show.

This is showing 3/8.

We also used the play-doh to make a number line and practiced placing fractions on a number line.

This one shows a mark at 3/4.

Great Day!