Fraction Gumballs True or False: Halves, Quarters & Eighths Worksheets is a fun and visual resource that helps students practise recognising fractions of a collection. Using colourful gumball machines filled with shaded gumballs, students are challenged to decide whether the fractions shown match the visual representation—building their understanding of halves, quarters and eighths in a meaningful and engaging way.

Each worksheet presents a gumball machine with a set of gumballs—some shaded, others unshaded—and a fraction written underneath. Students must analyse the image and decide whether the given fraction correctly describes the number of shaded gumballs. By colouring a thumbs-up or thumbs-down symbol, students indicate whether the fraction is true or false, strengthening both visual fraction recognition and reasoning.

Through this activity, learners develop a conceptual understanding of how fractions represent parts of a whole. With a focus on counting both the total number of gumballs (denominator) and the shaded portion (numerator), students gain confidence in identifying simple fractions in a collection. The worksheet format also encourages students to work independently, making it ideal for rotations, assessments or revision sessions.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Recognise and interpret halves, quarters and eighths of a collection
• ✅ Connect visual representations to written fractions
• ✅ Make true or false judgements based on numerical reasoning
• ✅ Develop vocabulary related to parts, wholes, numerators and denominators

What’s Included:

• Worksheets with gumball machines showing shaded and unshaded parts
• Thumbs-up/thumbs-down icons for students to colour based on their decisions

Materials Needed:

• Printed worksheets
• Pencils and coloured markers
• Optional manipulatives (e.g. counters or small tokens)

How to Use:

• Begin by revising the meaning of halves, quarters and eighths using simple, concrete materials.
• Model how to count both the total gumballs and shaded gumballs to match them to a fraction.
• Guide students in reading the displayed fraction and determining whether it’s accurate based on what they see.
• Have students colour either the thumbs-up (true) or thumbs-down (false) icon for each gumball machine.
• Use follow-up discussion to reflect on correct and incorrect answers, building vocabulary and confidence.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use during a fractions unit as a visual and reasoning-based task
• 💡 Add to maths rotations for independent practice
• 💡 Use as an informal check-in or warm-up activity
• 💡 Pair students to work collaboratively and justify their decisions aloud

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Encourage students to use fraction vocabulary as they explain their reasoning
• 💛 Provide hands-on objects like beads or buttons for students needing extra support
• 💛 Use the task to reinforce numerator and denominator understanding
• 💛 Try our Fraction Gumball Craft for a hands-on extension or display piece

Fraction Gumballs True or False: Halves, Quarters & Eighths Worksheets is a visual and engaging way to help students apply their understanding of simple fractions. Whether used in whole-class lessons or independent learning tasks, this resource brings fractions to life—one gumball at a time!