Montessori Improper Fractions Match-Up | Mixed Numbers & Fraction Cards

Help students build a clear understanding of improper fractions and mixed numbers with this simple, hands-on matching activity.

Designed as a Montessori-inspired math material, this resource supports learners in making connections between fraction pictures, improper fractions, and mixed numbers through structured matching work.

It is intended for use after students have been introduced to improper fractions and are ready to practise recognising and converting between different representations.

📚 What This Resource Is

This is a match-up activity where students work with multiple representations of fractions, including:

• Visual fraction models
• Improper fractions
• Mixed numbers

Learners match each set to build understanding of how the same value can be shown in different ways.

✏️ What’s Included

• Set of fraction match-up cards (19 sets)
• Visual fraction representations
• Improper fraction cards
• Mixed number cards
• Answer/self-checking support for independent use
• Teacher instructions for classroom use

🧠 Skills Developed

• Understanding improper fractions
• Converting between improper fractions and mixed numbers
• Recognising equivalent representations of the same value
• Strengthening fraction fluency and number sense
• Supporting visual and hands-on mathematical thinking

👩🏫 How It Can Be Used

• Montessori math shelf work
• Small group guided practice
• Independent math centre activity
• Follow-up work after fraction introduction
• Intervention or consolidation practice

📌 Classroom Notes

This activity is designed for use after initial introduction to improper fractions. It works well as a reinforcement task once students are familiar with fraction concepts and terminology

INCLUDES
19 sets of match ups
Answer cards
teacher instructions

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