Proportion Rummy

Equivalent fractions can be a difficult concept to master. This card game provides a fun way to practice an important math skill. All you need is a deck of playing cards, paper and pencils, and you're ready to get started! In this version of Rummy, you'll try to create two equivalent fractions, also known as a proportion, out of your four card hand. Every correct proportion receives a point! Play this game competitively with multiple players, or play as a team and help one another arrange the cards.

Skill:

• Fractions and Equivalency

Term to Know:

Proportion: an equation stating that two ratios are equivalent, or equal to one another (e.g. 1/2 = 2/4 or 1/2 = 5/10)

What You Need:

• Deck of playing cards (Download here)
• A sheet of paper and pencil for each player

What You Do:

1. Have each player draw two fraction bars with an equals sign between them on their papers.
2. Shuffle the deck. Deal four cards to every player. Place the remaining deck face down.
3. Each player will try to collect four cards that form a correct proportion. Keep in mind Aces = 1, Jacks = 11, Queens = 12, and Kings = 13.
4. On a player's turn, they must draw one card from the deck and discard one card from their hand.
5. When a player has a proportion, they must say, "Proportion!" and lay their cards down on their paper accordingly. If their answer is correct, they receive 1 point. Then they take 4 cards from the deck to refill their hand and play continues.
6. Play until the deck is empty and all possible proportions have been played.