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Free Fractions Tools. These interactive, visual fractions tools are ideal for teacher-facilitated, whole-class instruction in fractions, "Number Talks" and for parents supporting their students at home. Each math tool is supported by Common Core State Standards alignment, key vocabulary, and IEP goals.

"Students need many concrete experiences with fractions to develop a deep understanding of the three models of fractions: area, linear and set models. Teachers need to address all three models in well-designed instructional activities so that students develop a rich concept of fractions that they can use to make sense of numbers, operations, measurement and probability. "

Division of Fractions e-book

Several teachers, in the US and Australia, have asked us for assistance in teaching division of fractions.

My colleague Catherine Pearn (University of Melbourne) and I have written a short account of division of  fractions, aimed at teachers. Version 1.0  is freely available here:   Division_of_Fractions_Davis_&_Pearn

A fun learning game for two players with the aim of choosing the right fractions to complete your whole shield before your opponent. This fraction game worksheet can be used in a primary or elementary school classroom or at home with your child.

"Ever need to find the LCM (same as the LCD) for a pair of two numbers, but you don't feel like spending two hours writing out the multiples for the numbers and waiting till you get a match. Of course you need to do this - a lot! Example: whenever you add fractions with different denominators you need to find the common denominator. That is the LCM. Here's a quick way to do this."

"Calculation Nation® uses the power of the Web to let students challenge opponents from anywhere in the world. At the same time, students are able to challenge themselves by investigating significant mathematical content and practicing fundamental skills. The element of competition adds an extra layer of excitement."