Equivalent Fraction War with Playing Cards

4.NF.A.1
Differentiation Activity
Modules 4 and 9

Students will draw out of a deck of cards (A=1, Face Cards = 10) and make a fraction.  They can make a common fraction to begin with and move to improper fractions as they continue.  They decide who has the larger fraction and the winner keeps the cards. 

You can use a deck of card or online cards here:  Virtual Deck

Improper Fraction Models

4.NF.2
Module 4
Differentiation Activity

Students can play a variety of mix and match games with the improper fraction, mixed number, area module, and number line model cards.  They can also participate in a whole group activity of finding the students who all have matching cards.

Area Model for Mixed Numbers

4.NF.3,3b
Module 4
Differentiation Activity

Students can use the area model and mixed number fraction mix-and-match cards to play a variety of games including memory, go fish, or old maid.

Comparing Fractions

4.NF.2
Module 4
Differentiation Activity

This game can be for 2-4 students.  Each student will draw a card.  The students compare their cards.  The student with the greatest fraction receives 4 points.  The next greatest receives 2 points.  When all the cards are gone, the student with the most points is the winner.

Fractions Cards

Area Model Equivalent Fractions

4.NF.1
Module 4
Differentiation Activity

The first student will draw a rectangle with a ruler and partition it into equal parts.  They will shade in parts of that whole and write the matching fraction.  The second student will then split their fraction into smaller parts and write the equivalent fraction.

I used centimeter grid paper under a piece of white paper in a sheet protector, and it made it easier to create pieces instead of a ruler.

5-Digit Subtraction

4.NBT.4
Module 4
Differentiation Activity

Students can use the 5-digit mix-and-match cards in the Number Case to create subtraction equations.  The student with the greatest or least difference can earn a point.  The student with the most points at the end of 5 rounds is the winner.

5 Round Recording Sheet

Find the Difference

4.NBT.4
Module 4
Differentiation Activity

Student can draw 4-digit numbers out of a deck of cards.  Each student will find the difference between their two numbers.  The student with the greatest difference wins a point.  The student with the most points after 5 rounds is the winner.

5 Round Recording Sheet
(or students can just use a white board)

Make a Difference - A Fundamentals Game

4.NBT.4
Module 4
Differentiation Activity/Fundamentals Game

Students take turns creating 2 three-digit numbers.  They find the difference between the two numbers.  After one round, the student with the difference that is the least receives 1 point. The student with the most points after 5 rounds is the winner!

Make a Difference Game Board, Directions, & Cards

Fraction Fill Up

4.NF.1
Module 4
Differentiation Activity

Students take turns drawing a cards an filling up their game board with either the fraction or an equivalent fraction.  The first player to fill up their entire board, is the winner.

Fraction Game Board
Fraction Cards

Mix and Match Fractions

4.NF.1
Module 4
Differentiation Activity

Students can use the Fraction Mix and Match Cards from the Number Case to play a variety of games, including Memory, Go Fish or Old Maid.

Make a Difference - Subtraction Strategies

>4.NBT.4
Module 4
Differentiation Activity/Fundamentals Game

Students create two three-digit numbers with the hopes of making the smallest difference between the two.  The student who creates the smallest difference wins a point.  After 5 rounds the student with the most points is the winner.

Make a Difference Game Board, Cards, and Directions

Up or Down - Subtraction Strategies

>4.NBT.4
Module 4
Differentiation Activity/Fundamentals Game

Students draw cards and mentally subtract the numbers.  They then must find the two equivalent number sentences on the game board and select one to claim.

Up or Down Game Board, Cards, and Directions