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Equivalent Fraction Drag

Drag fraction stone tablets onto their simplest-form targets inside an ancient temple, matching equivalent fractions, for ages 8 to 10.

Drag dropEquivalent fractions~8 min per level4 levelsAll devices
  • Free · no account required
  • No sign-up
  • +10 XP per level
  • 4 levels
  • Plays on all devices
  • Grade-by-grade

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The learning journey

Every activity is one step. Here is where this one fits.

  1. Play(you are here)Learn the idea in a game
  2. PractiseLock it in on paper
  3. ReviewCome back and keep it sharp
  4. MasterTake on a harder challenge
  5. AchieveEarn a certificate

About Equivalent Fraction Drag

Equivalent Fraction Drag is set in an ancient fraction temple where children match carved stone tablets to the golden mechanism that shows their simplest form. Each tablet is an equivalent fraction, and dragging it to the correct target lights up a hidden chamber, turning equivalence practice into archaeological discovery.

Chosen by the skills this activity practises.

A hand for grown-ups

Before you start
Something you can cut or fold helps enormously — paper, fruit, a sandwich. A half you can see beats a half you are told about.
While they work
Keep coming back to "equal parts". A shape split into unequal bits is the classic fractions trap.
Afterwards
Fold a piece of paper into halves, then quarters, together. Watching the pieces double is a lightbulb moment for many children.
Watch out for
Thinking a bigger bottom number means a bigger fraction (that 1/8 > 1/4). Cutting a real thing into 8 vs 4 pieces settles it fast.
Away from the screen
Cut food into equal parts at mealtimes. Fold paper. Talk about "half" and "quarter" of everyday things.

How to play

  1. A question appears on screen

    A maths question is shown in large text at the centre of the play area. A timer bar begins counting down from 75 seconds.

  2. Choose the correct answer

    Answer options are shown as large buttons. Tap and drag, or use the mouse on desktop. Any input method works — touch, mouse or keyboard.

  3. Build your streak

    Each consecutive correct answer increases your streak. A longer streak lights up the flame icon and adds a bonus multiplier to the XP you earn for the level.

  4. Finish the level

    Each level has 6 questions. Complete them to earn the full level reward (+10 XP, plus up to +10 XP for a perfect run). Progress is saved locally and shown on the Parent Dashboard.

🎓 Curriculum

Curriculum alignment

Mapped to national curriculum frameworks so teachers and parents can match practice to school standards.

  • United StatesCommon Core State Standards for Mathematics · fractions, equivalent-fractions, reasoningAligned to fractions, equivalent-fractions, reasoning number and operations objectives.
  • EnglandNational Curriculum in England: mathematics · fractions, equivalent-fractions, reasoningAligned to fractions, equivalent-fractions, reasoning number and operations objectives.
  • AustraliaAustralian Curriculum: Mathematics (Version 9.0) · fractions, equivalent-fractions, reasoningAligned to fractions, equivalent-fractions, reasoning number and operations objectives.
  • Canada (Ontario)The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 1–8: Mathematics (2020) · fractions, equivalent-fractions, reasoningAligned to fractions, equivalent-fractions, reasoning number and operations objectives.
❓ FAQ

Common questions from parents & teachers

Everything you need to know before your child starts playing.

  • It is designed for children aged 8 to 10 (grade 4 and grade 5).

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