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Pizza Fraction Game

Children divide paper pizzas into fractions and match slices, making maths hands-on.

How to run it

  1. Cut circles from paper as pizzas.
  2. Draw lines to divide into halves, quarters and eighths.
  3. Add pretend toppings to slices.
  4. Play matching games with fraction cards.

You will need

  • paper plates or circles
  • markers
  • scissors
  • fraction cards
Make it easier or harderSimplify to halves and quarters; older children add or compare fractions.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4Fraction games build maths confidence.

Fits these theme days

Cooking DayPi DayPuzzle DayAfter School Quick STEM

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