3rd Grade Math Centers

Build Eight Hexagons

Materials: 2 number cubes, pattern blocks (hexagons, trapezoids, blue Number of Players: 2
rhombi, triangles), gameboardper player

1. Take turns to roll two number cubes to create a fraction. The largest
   number you roll represents the denominator and the smaller number
   represents the numerator.


2. Use pattern blocks to build the fractional amount on your board (give
   the hexagon the value of ONE). You may use equivalent fractions but
   must explain your reasoning. For example, if you roll
   1
   2 you can place a
   trapezoid or three triangles on your board because
   1
   2 is equivalent to

3

6.

3. If you roll a fraction that you cannot use you must wait until your next
   turn. Keep taking turns until one player has covered all the hexagons
   on his or her board.