Fraction Activities: Pizza Theme
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Type of Resource: PDF
Number of Pages: 6
Coordinating Activities
Fraction Activities: Pizza Theme
- 2 pizza fraction flap books: “This is…” sentence strips with picture, number and word cards
- 2 pizza spin and cover mats (halves and fourths; thirds and sixths)
Kids build “This is one-half” sentences with the pizza picture cards and fraction cards.
Required Materials:
- Paper, printer and ink
- Laminator
- Paper cutter or scissors
- Stapler
- Paper clip and pencil for the spinner
- Game markers
Standards for Fractions
These fraction activities support second and third grade math standards connected to naming and representing fractions.
Common Core State Standards
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.G.A.3: Partition circles and rectangles into two, three or four equal shares, describe the shares using the words halves, thirds, half of, a third of, etc., and describe the whole as two halves, three thirds, four fourths. Recognize that equal shares of identical wholes need not have the same shape. Kids describe each pizza in halves, thirds, fourths or sixths.
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.NF.A.1: Understand a fraction 1/b as the quantity formed by 1 part when a whole is partitioned into b equal parts; understand a fraction a/b as the quantity formed by a parts of size 1/b. Kids name each fraction shown in the pictures.
TEKS for Mathematics
- TEKS 3.3(A): Represent fractions greater than zero and less than or equal to one with denominators of 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8 using concrete objects and pictorial models, including strip diagrams and number lines. Kids match pictures, numbers and words for each fraction.
Virginia Mathematics Standards of Learning
- 2.NS.3.e: Given a context, represent, name and write fractional parts of a whole for halves, fourths, eighths, thirds and sixths. Kids name and write each fraction.
Fraction Activities: Pizza Theme give second and third grade kids a tasty way to practice halves, thirds, fourths and sixths.
Kids complete “This is…” sentences with pizza fraction pictures, numbers and words, then play spin and cover with the pizza mats.
Pizza slices make fractions easy to picture: kids can see that two halves or four fourths make a whole pizza.
How to Use Fraction Activities: Pizza Theme
- Print, laminate and cut apart the cards.
- Kids match each pizza picture to its number and word.
- Kids build a “This is…” sentence for each fraction.
- Spin and cover: spin a fraction and cover the matching pizza.
Partner Game: Play spin and cover with a friend.
Small Group: Use a paper plate pizza to show each fraction.
Easy Ways to Differentiate These Pizza Fractions
Every group has a mix of fraction skills. These simple changes keep the activity familiar while meeting each child where they are.
For Children Who Need More Support:
- Start with halves and fourths.
- Use a paper plate pizza.
- Name each fraction together.
- Match the pictures first.
For On-Level Practice:
- Build every sentence.
- Play spin and cover.
- Say each fraction out loud.
- Check with a partner.
For an Extra Challenge:
- Draw your own pizza fractions.
- Compare two fractions.
- Write each fraction in words.
- Find a fraction that equals one-half.
For Speech, OT, ELL or Special Education Support:
- Talk through each step together and give plenty of wait time.
- Accept pointing, gestures, AAC or any communication method the child already uses.
- Use real fraction pieces or paper plates.
- Color the shaded parts.
Fraction Activities: Pizza Theme Are Perfect For:
- Second grade
- Third grade
- Pizza and food themes
- Math centers
- Small-group instruction
- Intervention
- Special education
- ELL and multilingual learners
- Homeschool
