FractionSense turns fractions into a tangible activity, letting kids grab and fit magnetic pieces to see exactly how fractions relate—for example, two 1/4 tiles visually equal a 1/2 right before their eyes.
Kids compare fractions with color-coded bars and circle wedges, spanning nine denominators from 1/2 up to 1/12. The pieces are designed to be self-correcting: if the colors don’t align along a row, the math doesn’t hold, helping children spot mistakes without constant prompting.
Short, focused sessions keep engagement high—five to ten minutes per outing—without overwhelming young learners. The board folds flat for storage, magnets secure every tile, and the rainbow bars with circle wedges live in two side-by-side trays for quick setup and cleanup.
What you get is a complete fraction toolkit: rainbow magnetic fraction bars plus magnetic circle wedges covering denominators from 1/2 through 1/12, plus built-in symbols (+, −, ×, ÷, =, <, >) so learners build real equations as they work—no worksheets or screens required.
Board size is about 7 × 8.7 inches (18 × 22 cm) and folds like a book for backpacks or kitchen drawers. The pieces are thick EVA foam with magnets backed by a sturdy hardback cover, built for daily use and ages five to ten, growing with skills from first exposure to comparing and multiplying fractions.
How FractionSense works in under five minutes: open the board, pick a color row; snap pieces to match a target—start with 1/4s to form 1, then add a 1/2 to see the full layout. Use the built‑in symbols to turn moves into equations, transforming fractions from abstract symbols into tangible steps.
| FractionSense Magnetic Board | Worksheets & Textbooks | Plastic Fraction Toy Sets |
|---|---|---|
| Pieces kids physically snap, slide, and stack — both bars and circles | ❌ | ❌ |
| Color-coded across nine denominators (1/2 → 1/12) for instant size comparison | ❌ | ❌ |
| Self-correcting design — wrong combinations don't fit visually, so kids catch their own mistakes | ❌ | ❌ |