MathTappers: EstimateFractions
- February 10, 2010
- Tim Pelton
MathTappers: EstimateFractions is an educational game designed to help learners build an intuitive understanding of fractions. It does this by teaching users to relate fractions to the nearest half and then challenging them to use those estimates in addition and subtraction problems. The game emphasizes the use of visual models and estimation to promote sense-making before introducing formal operations with fractions. It is recommended for use with classroom or tutoring activities to support consolidation, mastery, and fluency.