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MATH LAB™
ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITY 8 - FRACTIONS
This activity introduces your child to the concept of fractions (1/8, 1/4, 1/3, 1/2) by
asking him or her to use the pie fraction buttons to answer questions.
Learning Benefits for Your Child
Learning Benefits for Your Child
Learning Benefits for Your Child
Learning Benefits for Your Child
Learning Benefits for Your Child- Fractions allows your child to begin learning that
a fraction is a part of a whole. It also tests his or her ability to understand that a
number (1/4) indicates one or more equal parts of a whole or group.
ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Slide the activity selector to “Fractions.” You will hear a
short tune and a friendly voice will say “Pick a level.” In
this activity, all answers need to be entered by selecting
one of the pie fraction buttons located on the cabinet.
2. In Level 1, you will see an object on the LCD screen that is
divided equally into sections. You will hear “Find the
fraction” and you must press the pie fraction button that
matches the section of the object that is flashing.
3. In Level 2, you will see a pie on the LCD screen and the
target fraction will be repeated. You will hear “Add
fractions to match the pie” and you will need to select
two or above fraction buttons that add to the pie section
or target fraction.
4. In Level 3, you will see square animations displayed on
the LCD screen. There will be some squares that are not
filled in and some that are solid. This is to display the
correct fraction amount. The unit will ask you what number
is what fraction of another number. For example, you will
hear “4 is what fraction of 8?”
5. If you answer correctly, you will hear “You’ve got it!” You
will then advance to the next question. If you answer
incorrectly, you will hear “Oops, try again!” and you will
be able to enter your answer again. If you answer
incorrectly on your third try, you will hear “This is the
answer” and the answer will be shown on the LCD screen.
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