Converting Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers

Present this converting improper fractions to mixed numbers worksheet to your students to give them practise modeling and converting improper fractions.

Dominoes Make Our Converting Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers Worksheet Fun!

Looking for a fun converting improper fractions to mixed numbers worksheet that will allow your students to model as they convert? Look no further! This worksheet engages students as they learn by incorporating dominoes and shading models. 

This resource includes: 

• 2-page worksheet with instructions
• Paper domino set

We recommend you print this converting improper fractions to mixed numbers worksheet front to back so students can complete seven problems on one piece of paper. Also, consider printing the first page on cardboard and laminating it so students can grab a dry erase marker and use this resource again and again! 

This worksheet works well as a maths station, guided group, or independent practise activity. Simply have a set of real or paper dominoes on hand, and your students will be good to go!

Fraction Models Examples 

For some students, breaking their perception of a fraction as only part of a whole can be hard. Concretely modelling improper fractions and mixed numbers in various ways can help students extend their understanding of fractions more than 1. Here are some fraction models examples you can try in the classroom: 

• Pizza Charts: Create paper or cardboard pizzas divided into slices to represent improper fractions and mixed numbers. For instance, a whole pizza represents 1, and you can cut a few slices to represent the fractional part. For even more fun, use real pizza! 
• Number Line: Use painter’s tape to create a large number line on the floor. Have students place cards representing improper fractions and mixed numbers along the number line. 
• Cooking Materials: Use measuring cups or spoons to model mixed numbers and improper fraction equivalencies. For example, you can show that scooping 1 cup and then ¼ cup of flour is the same as scooping with the ¼ cup five times.