Tommie 10

Research in mathematics education shows that understanding fractions in primary school is one of the strongest predictors of later maths achievement. Children who leave primary school without a solid grasp of fractions are significantly more likely to struggle with: • Decimals and place value • Percentages and ratios • Algebra and equation solving • Real-world problem-solving involving quantity and proportion Fractions are not just one topic among many — they are the bridge between whole-number arithmetic and the more abstract mathematics that follows. Getting them right early makes everything that comes after easier. How Tommie helps: Tommie gives children a playful, visual environment where fraction sense is built through repeated, meaningful interaction: • Fraction tiles are combined with the centre flower fraction, immediately showing how parts relate to the whole. Every move is visual and concrete. • Making one whole — The central goal of each game is to reach a whole fraction. This repeated experience of combining fractions to make a whole is a powerful way to build an intuitive understanding of fractions. Tommie is for: • Children aged roughly 7 to 12 who are learning fractions for the first time or building on existing fraction knowledge • Parents who want a home practice tool that goes deeper than drill-and-repeat • Teachers looking for a meaningful supplement to classroom fraction work • Older learners who want to revisit and strengthen fraction foundations What you get: • A colourful, fun, and engaging game where you earn daisy trophies for each whole fraction • Ten levels of play with three difficulty levels, for a total of thirty rounds • Levels progress from easy, same-denominator fractions to more complex improper and mixed fractions • Fractions can be reduced to their simplest form by tapping or long-pressing • Hints along the way to help with difficult fraction combinations • Level 10 works with fractions on a number line — an important step in expanding knowledge from integers to fraction arithmetic Key fraction concepts explored through play: • Seeing fractions as parts of a whole • Comparing fraction sizes and recognising which is larger • Understanding equivalent fractions • Adding and subtracting fractions in meaningful ways • Recognising how fractions combine to reach a whole number "...elementary school students’ knowledge of fractions and of division uniquely predicts those students’ knowledge of algebra and overall mathematics achievement in high school, 5 or 6 years later..." and "...acquisition of fractions knowledge is crucial to numerical development." - Robert S. Siegler; Carnegie Mellon University ''Fraction and decimal arithmetic are crucial for later mathematics achievement and for the ability to succeed in many professions.'' - Hugo Lortie-Forgues; Loughborough University. "...a solid understanding of foundational mathematical concepts, like fractions, is needed for advanced mathematical reasoning and problem-solving." - Pedro José Arrifano Tadeu; Communication and Sports–Polytechnic University of Guarda. "Proficiency with fractions is an important foundation for learning more advanced mathematics. Fractions are a student’s first introduction to abstraction in mathematics and, as such, provide the best introduction to algebra in the elementary and middle school years." - Francis Fennell; NCTM President 2006-2008 "Fractional knowledge and mastery enhance analytical and problem-solving abilities. Fractions encourage the development of critical thought, giving people the tools they need to make wise judgments. This impact goes beyond mathematical computations, infiltrating daily life and making problem-solving possible in various situations." - Pedro José Arrifano Tadeu; Centre for Studies in Education and Innovation–Superior School of Education, Communication and Sports–Polytechnic University of Guarda.