This is an interactive story teaching 2nd graders basic fractions.

1. 2nd grade math

2. Common Core State Standards
2nd Grade Mathematics
 MACC.3.G.1.2- Partition shapes into parts with equal areas. Express the area of
each part as a unit if fraction of the whole. For example, partition a shape into 4
parts with equal area and describe the area of each part as ¼ of the area of the
shape.
Idea/Standard- Reason with shapes and their attributes.
Body of Knowledge- Geometry.
 MACC.3.NF.1.2.- Understand a fraction 1/b as the quantity formed by 1 part
when a whole is partitioned into b equal parts; understand a fraction a/b as the
quantity formed by a parts of size 1/b.
Idea/Standard- Develop understanding of fractions as numbers.
Body of Knowledge- Numbers and Operations- Fractions.
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3. Pizza Pete was the best pizza maker in town. He loved
making pizzas for everyone. But Pizza Pete only knew how to
make whole pizzas.
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4. One day the Fraction Family was looking for a new place
to eat. Franny Fraction said, “why don’t we go to Pizza Pete’s.”
“But remember, he only serves whole pizzas. He can’t
fraction pizzas like we want.” Said Fred Fraction.
“Well, why don’t we show him how easy it can be to
fraction a pizza.” Flo Fraction said. So off the Fractions went to
Pizza Pete.
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1/4
1/2
3/4

5. When the Fraction family arrived at Pizza Pete’s, Pete
greeted them with a big smile. He offered a nice whole pepperoni
pizza for dinner. But he Fractions said they only wanted
pepperoni on half of the pizza. This confused Pizza Pete.
So Fred Fraction showed Pizza Pete what ½ a pizza with
pepperoni looked like. “What a marvelous idea!” Said Pizza Pete
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“Can you show me more
pizza fractions so my
customers get exactly
what they want on their
pizza?”

6. Franny Fraction wants her pizza with only ¼ pepperoni.
What does that look like?
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Grab the pepperonis
and drag them onto
the pizza to show what
¼ looks like.

7. Flo Fraction wants her pizza with only ½ pepperoni.
What does that look like?
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Grab the pepperonis
and drag them onto
the pizza to show what
1/2 looks like.

8. Freckles Fraction wants his pizza with only ¾ pepperoni.
What does that look like?
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Grab the pepperonis
and drag them onto
the pizza to show
what ¾ looks like.

9. This is what ¼ pepperoni
Pizza looks like.
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This is what 1/2 pepperoni
Pizza looks like.
This is what 3/4 pepperoni
Pizza looks like.