# Fraction Strips by mathies

> Interactive fraction manipulation tool for visual math learning. (iPhone/iPad app by OAME.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fraction-strips-by-mathies/id1233729371 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [OAME](https://appshunter.io/developer/868343673)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.80/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 35 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-05-10
- Data updated: 2026-06-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fraction-strips-by-mathies/id1233729371/reviews.md

## What is Fraction Strips by mathies?

Use Fraction Strips to represent, compare, order, and operate on fractions. Represent fractions  by dragging pieces from the fraction tower into the workspace. Pieces can be placed in a line to form a train. Manipulate the pieces and trains to compare and order fractions or to model fraction operations.

Mathematical Concepts:
Create visual representations that help explore mathematical thinking related to:
●	Understanding part-whole relationships
●	Representing, comparing and ordering fractions
●	Iterating a unit fraction by copying
●	Exploring the relationship between the number of equal partitions in a whole and the fractional unit (denominator)
●	Exploring equivalent fractions
●	Modelling operations with fractions
o	placing pieces beside or between each other, to combine fractions (addition)
o	removing pieces from trains (subtraction)
o	aligning trains to compare fractions with or without using comparison bars, including to find differences (subtraction)
o	copying strips or trains to model repeated addition (multiplication)

Features:

●	Build representations on an infinite workspace 
●	Drag the leftmost piece from a fraction strip in the fraction tower into the workspace to represent a unit fraction (one-half, one-third, etc.)
●	Drag a piece further along the strip into the workspace (the pieces to the left of it are automatically dragged with it) to represent fractions like two-fourths , five-fifths etc.
●	Create trains in which the pieces line up precisely
●	Align trains using the built-in snapping
●	Copy selected pieces or entire trains
●	Show/Hide labels on the fraction pieces
●	Zoom in on selected pieces, zoom out to see more of the workspace, zoom to fit to reorient the workspace so all fraction pieces are on the screen.
●	Show/Hide rulers underneath trains in the workspace
●	Show/Hide steppers to use different fractional units on the rulers
●	Customize the fraction tower: change the colour of pieces and which pieces are included in the tower
●	Reposition the fraction tower by dragging using the dark blue area at the top and use the double-arrow button to change its height
●	Identify equivalent fractions using the equivalence bar at the top of the tower.
●	Step through a history of your work with the undo/redo buttons
●	Communicate your thinking or highlight various features of your representation using the built-in annotation tool
●	Import pictures saved on your device.  Pictures can be selected, moved, resized, rotated and copied. 
●	Save your work and open previously saved files.

## Key features

- Represent, compare, and order fractions
- Model fraction operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication)
- Infinite workspace for building representations
- Customize fraction tower colors and pieces
- Annotation tool for highlighting features
- Save and import work

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fraction-strips-by-mathies/id1233729371/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Wonderful

*2024-12-05*

This app is so much easier to use than laying out fraction pieces. And even better it is free! Thank you for providing this resource.

### 1/5 — This isn’t entertaining

*2021-10-20, version 2.0.1*

This game sucks, no content, no story, no plot, I may as well use it for math.

### 1/5 — Boing

*2021-02-26, version 2.0.1*

It’s nice for learning but some how It made me confused it’s boring too. Please if you can, update the app.

### 1/5 — This app is dog

*2021-02-04, version 2.0.1*

Your app sucks it annoying and when you throw something out it sounds like a dog is barking it’s not helping me with math and is wasting my time on fortnite

### 1/5 — What type of learning app is this?

*2020-03-10*

First of all, it’s hard to use. Second, it’s bad. Third, improve everything.

### 1/5 — No

*2020-01-16*

It’s hard to use and I don’t help

### 1/5 — Hmmm

*2019-01-09*

I have not done this before but it looks bad

### 5/5 — Great tool for students

*2018-06-19, version 0.8.0*

This app allows students to easily represent various fractional amounts, compare, order and add/subtract them. Multiplication and division of fractions is also easily represented and explored. Students can annotate their thinking using the annotation tool

## Frequently asked questions about Fraction Strips by mathies

### What mathematical concepts can Fraction Strips help with?

Fraction Strips helps explore part-whole relationships, representing, comparing, and ordering fractions. It also models fraction operations like addition, subtraction, and multiplication, and helps understand equivalent fractions.

### Can I save my work in Fraction Strips?

Yes, you can save your work and open previously saved files within Fraction Strips. This allows you to continue working on representations or share them.

### What devices does Fraction Strips support?

Fraction Strips is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to be used on Apple mobile devices.

### How does Fraction Strips help with comparing fractions?

You can create trains of fraction pieces that line up precisely and use the built-in snapping feature. Aligning these trains allows for easy comparison of fractions, with or without comparison bars.

### Can I customize the fraction pieces in Fraction Strips?

Yes, you can customize the fraction tower by changing the color of the pieces and selecting which pieces are included. This allows for personalized learning experiences.

### Does Fraction Strips have ads?

No, Fraction Strips does not contain advertisements. It provides an uninterrupted learning experience.

### What is the age rating for Fraction Strips?

Fraction Strips has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young learners and above.

### How often is Fraction Strips updated?

The latest version of Fraction Strips was released on April 5, 2019. Updates focus on improving functionality and user experience.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 2.0.1 — 2019-04-05

- improved undo/redo of image steps
- bug fixes

### 1.0.0 — 2019-02-22

- Improved zooming and panning
 - Switch between English and French
 - Updated annotation drawing objects ( rulers, number lines, grids, hops and polygons)
 - Open files stored on your device or from the web, including several example files
 - Opened files contain all the tool and image steps performed; use Undo and Redo to review these steps
 - Opened files contain the final annotation step which is not affected by Undo and Redo
 - Give access to the iOS Files app
 - Updated support page accessed via the information button
 - Bug fixes

### 0.8.0 — 2017-05-09

No release notes.

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