Math Tool: Fraction Darts

Tool: Fraction Darts

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Go to:

http://www.ciese.org/ciesemath/fdarts.html (opens a new window)

Description:

This is a target game involving fractions. The object of the Fraction Darts challenge is to "pop" balloons located on a number line between 0 and 1. The darts are "thrown" by entering a number in fractional form.

Technology Type:

Java Applet

Guide:

User's Guide (opens a new window)

Author:

Robert Berkman (modified by Ihor Charischak)

Language:

English

Cost:

Does not require payment for use

Average Rating:

[11]

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Lesson Plan:

Fraction Darts Teacher Page

Activity:

Fraction Darts

Story:

Playing Fraction Darts

Courses:

Math 4

Fractions

Math 5

Fractions

Math 6

Fractions

Math 7

Fractions

Teacher Review (Not based on classroom experience)
Reviewer: dwelchmusic, Jun 29 2009 02:44:49:797PM

Appropriate for: practice of skills and understandings

Ability to meet my goals: Neutral

Recommended for:
Math 1: Fractions

Teacher Review (Not based on classroom experience)
Reviewer: ambyrd, Jun 29 2009 02:44:32:323PM

Appropriate for: practice of skills and understandings, applications of a concept or technique

Ability to meet my goals: Effective

Teacher Review (Not based on classroom experience)
Reviewer: KP2u2, Jun 29 2009 02:43:43:817PM

Appropriate for: practice of skills and understandings, applications of a concept or technique

Ability to meet my goals: Effective

Teacher Review (Not based on classroom experience)
Reviewer: fibomath, Jun 29 2009 02:41:53:700PM

Appropriate for: introduction to a concept

Ability to meet my goals: Effective

Teacher Review (Based on classroom experience)
Reviewer: mcaswel7, Jun 29 2009 02:41:48:977PM

What did students learn? The students were able to adjust their fractions based on where the dart landed. This allowed the student to think about how to increase or decrease the fractions.

Recommended for:
Math 5: Fractions

Teacher Review (Not based on classroom experience)
Reviewer: melodyward, Jun 29 2009 02:41:48:423PM

Appropriate for: applications of a concept or technique

Ability to meet my goals: Effective

Teacher Review (Not based on classroom experience)
Reviewer: vmbennett, Jun 29 2009 02:40:48:603PM

Appropriate for: practice of skills and understandings, applications of a concept or technique

Ability to meet my goals: Effective

Teacher Review (Not based on classroom experience)
Reviewer: Pick, Jun 29 2009 02:40:08:493PM

Appropriate for: introduction to a concept, practice of skills and understandings, applications of a concept or technique, advanced investigations

Ability to meet my goals: Very Effective

Teacher Review (Not based on classroom experience)
Reviewer: KimE, Jun 29 2009 02:40:02:817PM

Appropriate for: practice of skills and understandings

Ability to meet my goals: Effective

Teacher Review (Not based on classroom experience)
Reviewer: Chuck72143, Apr 20 2009 03:47:24:633PM

Appropriate for: applications of a concept or technique

Ability to meet my goals: Very Effective

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