Visually based math app is like “angry birds” for fractions

My Take

Slice Fractions is a very cute, highly visual, way to introduce fractions to students. The game sets itself apart from other apps because it has broken down the foundational knowledge that students need to understand in order to truly grasp what a fraction is. Teaching those fundamentals without the interference of words, makes this a product that could reach those students who have not understood the concept of fractions in traditional ways. The game is common core aligned for fraction concepts through third grade. Add the fact that the game presents similarly to “angry birds” and you get one heck of a bonus. As a teacher, even I found the game addicting. It would be great if there were another level or even another app – Slice Fractions 2? – to address the fraction concepts in 4th and 5th grades.