DIY Fraction Circles

Here's a quick, easy, and cheap way to make a class set of Fraction Circles!  

Items to Gather:

• Card Stock or Construction Paper {choose 2 contrasting colors}
• Circle pattern
• Scissors
• Personal laminator {You don't know what you're missing if you don't have one!}

Instructions:

1. Trace 2 circles for each set you want to make.  I printed mine from the computer.
2. Cut out circles.
3. Laminate.
4. Cut out lamination.
5. Cut a slit to the center of each circle.
6. Slide 2 circles together!

Other Tips/Suggestions:

1. I've made these from construction paper, but I like the sturdiness of the card stock better.
2. Stack both circles on top of each other before making the slit for a better match.
3. Have students hold up Fraction Circles to show comprehension of benchmark fraction, decimal, or percent parts of a circle.  
4. Students can estimate random parts of a circle.
5. Ask older students to show an angle of a certain degree.
6. Also works great for seeing the complimentary part of the circle.

Enjoy Making It :)