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I am anxious to use the Cuisenaire Rods for my students to recognize equivalent fractions. I have never thought about using them with fractions. I like how they also have to determine the size of the piece that is left over according to the size of the rod.

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I like using the pattern blocks to show unlike denominators and changing what the whole is represented by. I looking forward to using reproducible 5A to go with the pattern block activities I have used in the past.

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I enjoyed the activity that had the students get the cards and place them on the number line identifying both the decimal and the fraction form. I am going to use this resource and I think I am going to try to have the students find the equivalent cards and as a partner go up and place them on the number line together. Then we can discuss as a class as to if they are placed in the correct location or not.

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I think making real world connections is a great way for the students to be able to make sense of the problems. The Hiking Trail is an activity that I like to use that connects fractions to real world applications. Be aware it does take more than one day to complete this activity.

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I liked the idea of having the students come up with the ways to model the fractions and then creating a story problem with the fraction that they had illustrated. This could even be a pre assessment before you begin to see how much the students know about each of the benchmark fractions ( if you give them benchmark fractions to begin with.)

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I plan on using reproducible 6D as an homework assignment after we place the decimal and fractions on the number lines in class. I have going to have the students pull a number card and complete the questions.

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I think it is important for the students to understand there is to more than one way to partition an object. With reproducible 1A and 1B they allow the students to show different ways to shade in a particular object. The objects are more than the normal circle and rectangle and some require deep thought in order to show equal partitioning. I am interested in using this a an introduction to fractions to see what my students coming to me know about fractions.

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Using benchmarks to reason about fraction value

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Using benchmarks to reason about fraction value

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I absolutely love this strategy! It just makes sense, and it allows the students to think and reason instead of just using a procedure. Coming from a more literacy background, I have not used IXL. I love how this resource will allow them to independently practice this strategy after whole group instruction.

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IXL | Benchmark fractions | 4th grade math

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Using a number line to teach equivalent fractions

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Using a number line to teach equivalent fractions

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I cannot wait to teach my students equivalent fractions using the number line. I believe this strategy is going to be a very successful way to teach my students that equivalent fractions are just another way to name the same point on a number line. (The Khan Academy videos are going to be a very helpful resource for me.)

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You already know that fractions can be broken into parts, but did you know that different fractions can be equivalent? In this lesson, you'll learn all about equivalent fractions and how to compare them. With the help of models, number lines, and benchmark fractions, you'll be a fraction master in no time!

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Translating between fraction and decimal notation

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Translating between fraction and decimal notation

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I found this fun video to go along with teaching fractions and decimals. I think my students will love it. I am a little anxious about teaching decimals, but I believe the double number lines activity 6A--6C will help my students to see that decimals are just another way to name fractions.

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I love the idea of using manipulatives to teach fractions! This activity goes great with strategy #10. Students will be able to deepen their understanding by using different materials. I think this would go great as a math station.

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I think I am going to use this as a pre-assessment to see what my students know and what previous learning they may have not yet mastered. This would allow me to have a good starting point for class discussions that we will need to have. I hope to have productive class discussions so that my students' learning builds on one another's.

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Real world problems are a great way for students to grow beyond using the same fraction representations they are comfortable with. The word problems allow them to think of new and different representations to solve the problems besides using the same representations over and over again. I love how this allows them to grow in their knowledge of tools they have access to in order to solve problems.

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I saw the use of pool noodles to show fractions. Not only is this an everyday item but I can see the student that have OT using these instead of the strip that we cut to use because they would be easier for them to handle.

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Partitioning is very important. I like the reproducible 1A and 1B. These are great ways for all students to be successful. Some of the objects are simpler to shade, while others are more challenging. This will promote great discussions with in the classroom among students.

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Using the reproducible 2A is a great resource to introduce the Cuisenaire Rods. This activity will allow students to investigate the rods and to begin classroom discussions about what they are finding out about fractions as well as the rods.

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I love the Brick by Brick reproducible 4A. This is a great way for students to see and work with different units. This is also a place that you could use the pool noodle fractions to help students.

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I am a big believer in story telling to make connections with my students. I think that a way to do this before writing the story (word problem) would be to just tell a story aloud. This not only helps with communication skills, but has the students just think about their story without having to worry about writing it down. Some students have trouble getting their thoughts on paper. This is a way that they can practice their story before writing it down.

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I have always used the pattern blocks to show relationships to other pattern blocks in the lower grades. (Fill the Hexagon game) We have also used pattern blocks to fill in a picture outline. This would be a great way to discuss fractions. Also using the reproducible 4B to as a pre-assessment and then going into 5A will have students see the connections to fractions with materials they have been using for years.

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Part to Whole w/cuisenaire rods (Courtney)

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Part to Whole w/cuisenaire rods (Courtney)

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I think we can create better understanding by using the cuisenaire rods to show each piece can be named differently by changing the whole. I look forward to using the activity in reproducible 1E to mdoel this.

Example: When using the orange rod as a whole, the yellow rod is 1/2; when using the brown rod as the whole the yellow rod is no longer 1/2. Now the purple rod represents a 1/2.

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I love hearing discussions from students as they are figuring out benchmarks. Once they are comfortable with relating the numerator to the denominator and what 1/2 is, they are able to determine if the fraction is closer to 0, 1/2, or 1.

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I LOVE hearing students talk about math! They laugh when I tell them they will get in trouble for NOT talking. I think strategically planning class discussions that promotes discussions on strategies you are moving students towards can be meaningful and powerful!

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A variety of manipulatives and tools (Courtney)

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A variety of manipulatives and tools (Courtney)

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I think at the younger ages we can get in a habit of giving simple tools for fractions. This creates too many concrete examples where students see pre-labeled pieces that does not allow students to build understanding. I will continue to use these tools but look forward to adding cuisenaire rods and more activities with pattern blocks to create opportunities to build on their reasoning.

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Students need real world examples to make fractions meaningful and to encourage/ motivate students to stay engaged.

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I look forward to using reproducible 5A to work on changing units. I forsee lots of discussion among students as we work to gain understanding of changing units.