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This website offers various fraction activities

lsmith76912 — 2013-05-23 02:30:32 UTC

http://classroom.jc-schools.net/basic/math-fract.html

lsmith76912 — 2013-05-23 02:36:08 UTC

Why Don't We Just Divide Across?Newton, Kristie J; Sands, Janice. Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School17. 6 (Feb 2012): 340.

lsmith76912 — 2013-05-23 03:03:00 UTC

Abstract: Much attention has been devoted in the literature to students' struggles with fraction division. With regard to the traditional invert and multiply algorithm, researchers and educators have examined such areas as typical errors, how to help students understand why this method works, and what alternatives are available that might be more intuitive. A common theme to this work has been an emphasis on reasoning and sense making. Here, Newton and Sands discuss how students will gain confidence calculating with fractions by exploring algorithms and getting answers to their "Why" questions.

Fractions: Thinking beyond the linesSarazen, Donald N. Teaching Children Mathematics19. 3 (Oct 2012): 208.

lsmith76912 — 2013-05-23 03:05:39 UTC

Abstract:

With the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM) becoming a reality, and in preparation for their full implementation in South Carolina in 2014-2015, their school district is taking initiatives to help teachers with the transition. Here, Sarazen talks about using different representations to help students increase their conceptual understanding of fractions.