Whether your students are just starting out with fractions or have progressed to fraction operations, this set of blog posts and resources will help you get the most out of your time in the classroom!
Hands-On Fraction Materials
You absolutely MUST start with hands-on activities for fractions. It’s an abstract concept that can easily be made concrete for your learners. But keep in mind that all math manipulatives are NOT created equally! Various tools offer varying levels of support to your students. While you certainly don’t need every hands-on gadget out there that
3 Common Misconceptions When Teaching Fractions On A Number Line
When it comes to gaining an understanding of the count sequence for fractions, there are fewer more powerful tools than asking students to place fractions on a number line. For primary students, it is important for students to not only know how to count from 1-10 but to also understand the count sequence. I have
Comparing Fractions Through a Number Sense Building Lens
Building number sense doesn’t need to be a separate activity in your classroom. Teaching comparing fractions? Let’s boost your student’s number sense in the process! How can we build number sense? We can build our student’s flexibility with numbers by strengthening their understanding of number relationships including: Each of the following fraction comparison activities will
How to Troubleshoot When Comparing Fractions isn’t Clicking
When I was in school, I was the kid who did not “click” with the idea of comparing fractions. To this day if you tell me to use the butterfly method to compare fractions I immediately start to feel anxious. Am I supposed to cross and multiply from top to bottom or bottom to top?
5 Hands On Activities For Adding and Subtracting Fractions
You absolutely MUST start with hands-on activities for adding and subtracting fractions. It’s an abstract concept that can easily be made concrete for your learners. Let’s jump into a few activities you can try when adding and subtracting with like or unlike denominators. When you are considering hands-on activities for adding and subtracting fractions, be
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