Frax

Make fractions finally make sense with Frax.

Frax helps all students understand fractions.

ExploreLearning Frax uses the latest research-based instructional methods to create a more effective, more engaging way for students to learn fractions. Fun challenges, personalized instruction, and motivating rewards help all students build mastery—all while exploring the galaxy with fractions!

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What's so great about Frax?

Break through the barriers to learning fractions.

The research is clear. Without the ability to understand, represent, and reason about the size of fractions, students cannot make sense of fraction arithmetic and will always struggle to interpret or apply them in the real world. Frax solves this most fundamental problem, unblocking the path to student confidence and success.

Build deep conceptional fractions understanding.

Students work extensively with length models and number lines to interpret, represent, compare, order, and estimate fractions. With this critical grounding, students can move beyond memorized procedures and tricks and come to make sense of fractions and their operations.

Trade fractions struggle for success.

Game-based, story-driven, and standards aligned, the adaptive system meets students where they are and unlocks new games, challenges, and rewards for their efforts. Fun challenges and frequent rewards keep students coming back, while real-time monitoring helps teachers immediately identify students who need help.

Take a journey into fractions with Frax.

Story-driven Missions

Students take on missions throughout the galaxy, exploring new worlds as they hone their fractions knowledge. Each mission (with 3-4 standards-based activities) takes about 30 minutes to complete.

Fun, Challenging Games

Each mission features fun games that challenge students to perform a variety of tasks that build their fractions skills and understanding. Supported by brief, just-in-time instruction, they learn largely by doing.

Rewards for Effort and Progress

As students complete activities and missions, they earn tokens to spend on customizing their ship’s quarters. As they progress, they also unlock trophies that celebrate the completion of a successful mission.

Classroom-ready Support

Frax ensures all students succeed. With offline activities, mission reviews, and real-time reporting, educators can quickly discover when students are struggling and how to help. Plus, our support includes trainers and learning communities that foster best teaching practices.

Frequently asked questions about Frax

How much does Frax cost?

Frax offers flexible purchasing options based on the type of subscription and the number of students. You can either contact our sales team via phone, at 866-882-4141 (option 2), for a customized quote or request a quote online. Our most popular option is a school site license, which provides Frax to all teachers and students in one school for a year.

What grade levels is Frax suitable for?

Frax is designed for students in grades 3+. Frax allows students to develop the foundational fractions skills required for success in present math, algebra, and beyond. Learn more about the Frax Experience today!

What makes Frax stand out from other game-based fractions solutions?

Frax stands out with its evidence-based, engaging, and game-based approach. It's highly effective for on-grade level instruction or remediation, helping all students, including those who struggle, to build a strong understanding of fractions. Need more proof about this powerful fractions solution? Discover the research and the impact of Frax on student achievement!

How does Frax help students with learning fractions?

Frax helps students understand fractions as numbers. Through extensive use of length models and number lines, students learn by doing as they interpret, represent, compare, order, estimate fractions, and more via adaptive, game-based missions that effectively build mastery (and confidence). Use Frax before your fractions unit to accelerate student learning!

Does Frax include resources for teachers to implement effectively?

Absolutely! Frax provides a range of resources to support teachers, including implementation guides, progress-tracking tools, and on-demand professional development. These resources make it easy for teachers to integrate Frax into their math curriculum while offering real-time data on student progress, so they can tailor support as needed for each student.

How much time does Frax require for optimal results?

In just 13 hours of instructional time, students can build a foundational understanding of fractions to dramatically impact future math success using ExploreLearning Frax. With research-based methods like length models and number lines, Frax supports students of all levels in building fractions confidence. This relatively modest time investment creates immediate achievement gains while removing key barriers to long-term success in math. For more information, discover our Frax White Paper.

Does Frax align with math standards?

Yes, Frax is carefully designed to target math standards typically taught in grades 3 and 4, ensuring students build essential fraction knowledge and skills. By aligning with these standards, Frax supports schools in meeting grade-level learning goals and helps students progress with confidence in their math education.

What's the difference between a Frax pilot and a demo?

A Frax demo is a free, 30-minute live session with a product specialist that provides an overview of the program and guidance on evaluation and pilot options. Request a free demo today to learn more about Frax!

A Frax pilot offers 30+ days of hands-on access for two or more classrooms (grades 3+), allowing schools to experience Frax in action with real students. Pilots include free training, implementation support for teachers, and access to student progress data, giving administrators a more in-depth opportunity to evaluate the program’s impact on fractions learning. Discover our Frax pilot program today!

Everybody's Talking About Frax

“I love that Frax uses multiple models to help the students conceptually understand fraction magnitude. It gives them a deeper understanding. A student told me ‘I really get fractions now!’ He was so excited because fractions have been a real struggle for him.”

- Frax Teacher, Steamboat Springs SD RE-2, CO

“My kids are OBSESSED with it! They are always asking to play it and are super engaged in it. This is way more exciting and meaningful than anything else I've used. ”

- Frax Teacher, North Allegheny School District, PA

“The sequence of instruction in Frax has really laid a solid foundation for my students' understanding of fractions. Before introducing fractions, the fraction questions on iStation were really challenging to students but after having just a week of Frax before having to take it again, that percentage of questions correct drastically improved for some students!! I can't wait to see how they do after a month!”

- Frax Teacher, Russellville School District, AR

“My students LOVE Frax! They now regularly say things like ‘Well I know that 1/4 + 1/4 = 1/2...’ or ‘I know that 3/6 = 1/2...’, which were not things they were saying before working on Frax. The improvement in their fraction fluency has been noticeable.”

- Frax Teacher, Governor Wentworth Regional School District, NH

“The kids are loving Frax. They are excited to use it and I can see a huge difference in their ability to understand, visualize and model fractions in their math activities. I love when I am teaching a fraction lesson and the students say, ‘I saw this in Frax’ or ‘I know this because of Frax.’”

- Frax Teacher, Hartland Consolidated School District, MI

“Frax is by far the best program I have seen for fractions. Even the kids who experience math challenges seem to ‘get’ fractions. Now, when any fraction related math comes up in our lessons, they all seem to know the correct answer!”

- Frax Teacher, Cloquet Independent School District 94, MN

“Our students set an individual ‘I can do hard things’ goal. One struggles with math and has no interest doing math or motivation to contribute. Since starting Frax he has asked to change his goal to complete all Frax missions by May so they he can receive his reward at the end of the year assembly.”

- Frax Teacher, Ririe School District 252, ID