Rainbow Fraction®/Decimal Tiles Classroom Kit, Set of 15

Enhance students' comprehension of the relationship between decimals and fractions. Double-sided, color-coded, proportional titles show fractions on one side and decimals on the other to allow exploration of equivalencies. Rainbow fraction tiles represent a whole, halves, thirds, fourths, fifths, sixths, eighths, tenths, and twelfths. Largest tile measures 1" x 8".

PRODUCT PERKS

• Fractions on one side, decimals on the other side
• 9 colors represent 9 values of fractions
• Color-coded tiles represent — whole, halves, thirds, fourths, fifths, sixths, eighths, tenths, and twelfths
• Plastic is durable and easy to clean

WHAT TO TEACH

• Name fractions and decimals - Get students familiar with how fractions are named and with the terms numerator and denominator
• Relate fractions and decimals to a whole unit - Exploring and naming the number of fractions needed to create one unit tile
• Comparing and Ordering Fractions - Student can explore less than and greater than by comparing relative size of the tile
• Show equivalent fractions and decimals - Recognize and create equivalent fractions
• Improper fractions and mixed numbers - Explore improper fractions and mixed numbers
• Model different operations involving fractions and decimals - Explore decimal/fraction division by finding 1/2 of a given decimal and much more

RESOURCES

Learning About... Fraction/Decimal Tiles