Fractions · Ages 9–10
1/8 or 1/4?
Does your child think 1/8 is bigger than 1/4, because 8 is bigger than 4? This free printable helps them check it for themselves, with two paper strips.
Download the printable (PDF, 2 pages)US Letter size. Print single-sided, at 100% (actual size). Black and white is fine.
Page 1, for you
- Where the idea “1/8 is bigger” comes from.
- The key idea, in a simple diagram.
- Three questions to ask instead of correcting.
- A quick check, a few days later.
Page 2, for your child
- Predict, fold, check, explain.
- A question to go further.
- A family challenge.
- Four strips to cut out.
Our videos for parents
This printable goes with the “1/8 or 1/4” episode of “Understand the concept,” our video series for parents. Watch the episode on Ludip’s YouTube channel.
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