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Grade 3 Fractions in Minecraft: Learn Comparing, Equivalent Fractions & Decimals

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Ages 8-8
Live Group Course
Fractions in Minecraft! Build fraction towers, craft pizzas, and mine resources while learning equivalent fractions, unit fractions, comparing fractions, fraction addition, and partitioning. Solve fun math challenges and master fractions.
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4.9
Number of reviews:
(71 reviews)
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Live video meetings
1x per week, 8 weeks
2-4 learners per class
55 min

What's included

8 live meetings
7 hrs 20 mins in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. included
Assessment
included

Class Experience

US Grade 3
Beginner Level
What Will Be Taught?
🧱 Learners will explore unit fractions, equivalent fractions, comparing fractions, fraction addition, and partitioning using Minecraft.
🎮 They will apply fractions in real-world scenarios like building, crafting, and mining inside the game.

What Topics Will Be Covered?
🔢 Fraction identification & visualization using Minecraft blocks.
🍕 Partitioning and comparing fractions by creating fraction pizzas.
⛏️ Mining fractions & resource tracking to understand part-whole relationships.
🏁 Fraction race tracks & challenges to explore distances using fractions.
🎨 Fraction art & mosaics to create symmetrical patterns with fractional parts.
🌾 Fractional farming & food sharing to divide and distribute resources.
🗺️ Treasure hunts using fraction clues to solve fraction-based puzzles.

How Is the Class Structured?
📖 Concept introduction – Each session starts with a simple, engaging explanation of a fraction topic.
🎮 Hands-on Minecraft activity – Students build, mine, and explore to apply their learning in-game.
🤔 Guided challenges & problem-solving – Fun fraction-based tasks keep learners engaged.
🔄 Interactive review & discussion – Students reflect on what they built and learned.

How Will It Be Taught?
🗣️ Live, interactive teaching with clear explanations.
🎮 Gameplay-driven learning where students apply math directly in Minecraft.
🔍 Exploration & problem-solving through structured challenges.
🧩 Creative building tasks to reinforce fraction concepts visually.

Teaching Style
🚀 Hands-on & project-based, keeping learners actively engaged.
🤩 Exploratory & interactive, allowing students to discover concepts through play.
🎯 Goal-oriented, ensuring each session builds on the previous one.
🌟 Fun and immersive, making fractions feel exciting and intuitive.

Learner Interaction
🗣️ Live discussions where students share ideas and problem-solve together.
🎮 Minecraft-based challenges that encourage teamwork and critical thinking.
📺 Interactive slides & visuals to reinforce math concepts.
❓ Q&A and guided problem-solving to ensure students fully understand each topic.

Learning Goals

Understand and Apply Fractions – Identify, compare, and use fractions in real-world Minecraft activities.
Visualize and Build with Fractions – Create fraction-based structures, artwork, and challenges in Minecraft.

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Standards
Aligned with State-Specific Standards
8 Lessons
over 8 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Introduction to Fractions in Minecraft
 - Learn what fractions are using Minecraft blocks.
- Build fraction bars with different materials.
- Compare and identify simple fractions (1/2, 1/3, 1/4). 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Crafting Fraction Pizzas
 - Design a giant pizza in Minecraft.
- Divide the pizza into equal slices.
- Label and compare fraction sizes (e.g., 1/2 vs 1/4). 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Fraction Mining Challenge
 - Mine resources (coal, iron, gold) and track fractions of each.
- Represent mined materials as fractions of a total.
- Solve fraction-based mining puzzles. 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Fraction Race Track
 - Build a racetrack and divide it into fractional parts.
- Measure distances using fractions (e.g., 1/4 of the track).
- Race and calculate time taken per fraction. 
55 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Supply List
If the student wants to join the world and play together they will need: 
- Minecraft BEDROCK edition - which is available on PC, Xbox, Playstation, Mobile, Nintendo Switch, and more!
- Signed into your Microsoft account (so we can add each other as friends)

If the student wants to join to work on their world and talk about Minecraft with others but NOT play on the server, the above is not required.

Note: Bedrock version does not work on Mac.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

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Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Afsha Khan
California Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
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Non-US Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Pallavi Ojha
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Mathematics
Ravinder Kaur
Master's Degree in Science from University of Mumbai
Afsha Khan
Master's Degree in Computer Science from Silicon institute of technology,Bhubaneshwar
Sreelekha Dasi
Master's Degree in Business/Commerce from Devi Ahilya University
Megha Panchal
Master's Degree in Computer Science from DAVV
Kanika Mittal
Master's Degree in Business Administration and Management from Anglia ruskin university
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Master's Degree in English Language and Literature from University Of Calcutta
Azra Ezaz
Master's Degree in Computer Science from Madras University
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Master's Degree in Computer Science from Vels University
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Master's Degree in Computer Science from Mumbai University
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Master's Degree in Finance from SCIM INdore M. P.
Varsha Sunil Jadhav
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from Mumbai University
Amreen Shaikh
Bachelor's Degree from Jhulelal Institute of Technology
Shikha Ramrakhyani
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from Government college, Rourkela
Sreelekha Dasi
Bachelor's Degree in Education from DAVV
Kanika Mittal
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering from HNB Garhwal University
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Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering from Jwaharlala nehru technological university
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Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from University Of Calcutta
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Azra Ezaz
Bachelor's Degree in Science from PANJAB UNIVERSITY
Ravinder Kaur
Bachelor's Degree in History from University of Delhi
Dhruvi Patel
Bachelor's Degree in Physics from Madras University
Josephene Sheeba
👨‍🏫 Experienced Educator – Specializes in teaching math through interactive and game-based learning.
🎮 Minecraft & STEM Expert – Skilled in using Minecraft as a learning tool to make math engaging and accessible.
📚 Hands-On Teaching Approach – Focuses on project-based learning, ensuring students grasp fractions through fun, immersive experiences.

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