My harmonious padlet by https://padlet.com/spitzack_jenna/93mx5l3tukrm Made with a wink and a smile en-us 2016-10-19 16:59:45 UTC 2016-10-25 02:18:30 UTC hello@padlet.com 5 Tips for Teaching Fractions spitzack_jenna https://padlet.com/spitzack_jenna/93mx5l3tukrm/wish/131859919 Jenna Spitzack & Jordan Streicher]]> 2016-10-19 17:10:10 UTC https://padlet.com/spitzack_jenna/93mx5l3tukrm/wish/131859919 1) Make sure student understands fractions as numbers spitzack_jenna https://padlet.com/spitzack_jenna/93mx5l3tukrm/wish/131860738 In the fraction a/b, b is the size of the part and a is the number of parts we have of that size
*Example: 7/3: 3 tells us the size of the parts (thirds) and 7 tells us we have 7 of those thirds.
*CCSS: grade 3 requires that students develop an understanding of fraction as numbers ]]> 2016-10-19 17:12:35 UTC https://padlet.com/spitzack_jenna/93mx5l3tukrm/wish/131860738 2) Use number lines to represent/show fractions and decimals spitzack_jenna https://padlet.com/spitzack_jenna/93mx5l3tukrm/wish/131862627 Number lines help students see how whole numbers, fractions, and decimals relate
*Example: Understand why 5/3 is the same as 1 2/3
*CCSS:  grade 3 requires students to be able to represent and understand fractions on a number line and be able to compare fractions by reasoning their size from the spots shown on the number line
*CCSS: grade 4 requires you to to be able to understand decimal notations for fractions and compare decimal fractions. A number line would be a very easy way to compare decimal fractions]]> 2016-10-19 17:17:36 UTC https://padlet.com/spitzack_jenna/93mx5l3tukrm/wish/131862627 3) Link fractions to key benchmarks and use estimation spitzack_jenna https://padlet.com/spitzack_jenna/93mx5l3tukrm/wish/131867371 Compare the fraction to 0, 1/2, and 1. Use residual, or see how much it will take to make it whole.
*Example: When comparing 4/5 and 2/5 you can see that 4/5 is bigger because it only needs 1/5 to make it whole, while 2/5 needs 3/5 more. 
*CCSS: grade 3 requires you to be able to explain the equivalence of fractions in special cases and compare them by reasoning their size. 
*CCSS: grade 5 requires you to be able to use equivalent fractions as a stragety to add and subtract fractions]]> 2016-10-19 17:29:11 UTC https://padlet.com/spitzack_jenna/93mx5l3tukrm/wish/131867371 4) Use activities/games that engage the students in thinking about fractions  spitzack_jenna https://padlet.com/spitzack_jenna/93mx5l3tukrm/wish/132887206 *Example: Color in fractions: Consider the students are trying to make sense of 4/3. The goal is to be the first to completely color in their game board by thinking of fractions that are equivalent to 4/3, for example 1 whole row plus 1/3. Students who struggle with fractions will just color in what they know, for example 2/6 would be 2 of the 6 boxes
*CCSS: grade 3 requires you to develop an understanding of fractions as numbers. 
*By using games, it will help students understand and apply fractions in a fun way. By applying it to games and having a motivation to win the game, it forces the students to think about fractions in a good and fun way. ]]> 2016-10-25 01:50:09 UTC https://padlet.com/spitzack_jenna/93mx5l3tukrm/wish/132887206 5) Use easy language when teaching students about fractions spitzack_jenna https://padlet.com/spitzack_jenna/93mx5l3tukrm/wish/132888506 *Example: Avoid using the words "reduce/simplify" because it can be confusing for the students to thinks about. Instead use the word "rename". 
*Example: Avoid using the term "improper fraction" because they aren't necessarily improper. 
*Example: Avoid using "out of" and "over" for example "4 over 7" and "4 out of 7".
*CCSS: grade 3 requires you to be able to develop an understanding of fractions as numbers. ]]> 2016-10-25 02:03:52 UTC https://padlet.com/spitzack_jenna/93mx5l3tukrm/wish/132888506