Math Playground

• The Math Playground website has a game to practice multiplying fractions. Players are given a multiplication problem written horizontally so they can multiply the numerators and denominators side-by-side. Then they type the answer into each box for the numerator and denominator. In order to receive the most points, students must also simplify their answer. They receive one point for the correct multiplication and one point for reducing the fraction. Once players input their answer, they check their work and see the correct answer.
  
  

Soccer Math

• Kids can play a game called Soccer Math on the Math Play website. In this game players are given two fractions to multiply and a choice of four answers. The students have to solve the multiplication problem and choose the correct answer that is also simplified. Once players have chosen the correct answer, they get a chance to kick a soccer ball toward a goal, which isl being tended by a goalie. Players receive points for correct answers and for goals they score.
  
  

Multiplying a Fraction by a Whole Number

• When students are learning about multiplying fractions, they also need to know how to multiply a fraction by a whole number. A multiplication game on the Fraction Bars website offers good practice for this skill. Players click a spinner, which points to one of four fractions: 1/2, 1/3, 1/4 and 1/5. The computer also randomly selects a whole number represented by dots. Players must then compute the product of their fraction and the selected whole number, and they can use the picture with dots as a reference. The answer to their multiplication problem will be added to their score if they solve it correctly. The object of the game is to score at least 40 points in seven turns. Players may think strategically and pass up to three times during the game, allowing them to spin for a new fraction.
  
  

AAA Math

• The AAA Math website offers a drill practice game for multiplying fractions. The site begins with an explanation of how to multiply fractions and reduce them to simplest terms. Students are then given a chance to practice the skill and check their work. At the bottom of the page, players are given three options for games that practice multiplying fractions. They may choose the "Countdown" option and see how many correct answers they can find in one minute. Another option is "Give Me Time" in which players are awarded extra time for each correct answer they provide. Finally, students may choose the "Twenty Questions" mode of play to see how long it takes them to find 20 more correct answers than incorrect answers.