Fractions can be tricky for young learners. Numbers and symbols on a page often feel abstract,
and it’s no surprise when attention starts to drift. But what if fractions weren’t just something to calculate — what if students could actually see them come to life?
That’s what happened when I introduced CleverBooks’ Augmented Classroom Geometry
App. Suddenly, fractions stopped being confusing marks on a worksheet and became shapes students could rotate, split, and explore with their own hands.
From Flat Pages to 3D Worlds
Instead of drawing slices of a circle on the board, students opened the AR Geometry app and
dropped cubes, spheres, and pyramids into their space. Then came the magic — watching
these shapes divide into halves, thirds, and quarters right in front of them. As they worked, I heard questions and discoveries spill out naturally: “Wait, is one-half bigger than one-quarter?”
“If the cube is cut into eight parts, does that mean each part is smaller than in quarters?”
In those moments, fractions weren’t abstract rules. They were puzzles students could see,
touch, and reason through together.
Collaboration in Action
One of my favorite activities was a group challenge. Each team explored a shape divided into
different fractions — some in quarters, others in eighths. The task was simple: compare and
explain which fractions were bigger or smaller.
What unfolded was more than just math practice. Students debated, justified their reasoning,
and even used real-world examples to make their points: “It’s like a chocolate bar! If you cut it into more pieces, each one gets smaller.”
Their math vocabulary grew not because I drilled it, but because they were excited to explain
their thinking.
Why AR Makes Fractions Click
🌍 Context matters – Fractions are about parts of a whole, and AR makes those “wholes” visible.
👀 Visual learning – Students don’t just memorize; they see fractions take shape.
🤝 Teamwork built-in – Collaboration and discussion turn into natural learning opportunities.
🍫 Real-life connections – From apples to chocolate bars, students link AR fractions back to things they know.
A Small Shift, Big Impact
In just one session, what used to be a stumbling block turned into an exploration full of “aha”
moments. Students weren’t just learning that ½ is bigger than ¼ — they saw it, tested it, and
understood it.
For teachers, the CleverBooks Augmented Classroom is more than a tech add-on. It’s a way to
reimagine tricky concepts like fractions and transform them into interactive, memorable
experiences.
Because when math comes alive, students don’t just learn — they believe they can.
👉 Curious to try it yourself? Explore the Augmented Classroom and see how AR can make
your next fractions lesson unforgettable.