Fractions Brainstorm by Emily Kohut https://padlet.com/ekohut1/9bkosz5j8vqf Made with swagger en-us 2019-02-19 03:05:56 UTC 2019-02-19 18:14:01 UTC hello@padlet.com Fraction bars kharms6 https://padlet.com/ekohut1/9bkosz5j8vqf/wish/332828939 2019-02-19 17:53:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ekohut1/9bkosz5j8vqf/wish/332828939 Money with Riley and Jordyn kharms6 https://padlet.com/ekohut1/9bkosz5j8vqf/wish/332829333 2019-02-19 17:53:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ekohut1/9bkosz5j8vqf/wish/332829333 For our friends who don't want to show their work: https://padlet.com/ekohut1/9bkosz5j8vqf/wish/332829428 Have them verbally explain their process and ask guiding questions. They can also make a video where they explain the process. Having them write down their work is optimal but the conversations are a step in the right direction. ]]> 2019-02-19 17:54:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ekohut1/9bkosz5j8vqf/wish/332829428 Relate back to decimals jepstein2 https://padlet.com/ekohut1/9bkosz5j8vqf/wish/332829471 Create a double number line with decimals and fractions---so the equivalence between the two
0             .25         .5           .75         1
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0              1/4       1/2        3/4         1]]> 2019-02-19 17:54:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ekohut1/9bkosz5j8vqf/wish/332829471 Reward the students with visuals on their papers when they show their work such as stickers https://padlet.com/ekohut1/9bkosz5j8vqf/wish/332829712 2019-02-19 17:54:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ekohut1/9bkosz5j8vqf/wish/332829712 After 3/3=1 Classify Fractions kharms6 https://padlet.com/ekohut1/9bkosz5j8vqf/wish/332830048 2019-02-19 17:55:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ekohut1/9bkosz5j8vqf/wish/332830048 Mixed numbers jepstein2 https://padlet.com/ekohut1/9bkosz5j8vqf/wish/332830154 What would happen if I had 2 wholes?  How many 1/4 slices would I have?

]]> 2019-02-19 17:55:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ekohut1/9bkosz5j8vqf/wish/332830154 Show Your Work ekohut1 https://padlet.com/ekohut1/9bkosz5j8vqf/wish/332830172 Rebrand "Show Your Work" for kids who do not like to show their work. 
Ask, "What does it mean when a mathematician shows their work?" 
"How do you document your mathematical thinking?"
"How do you interact with math problems?" 
Perhaps breaking the process down can help a few friends think about why this work is necessary]]> 2019-02-19 17:55:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ekohut1/9bkosz5j8vqf/wish/332830172 Have them work with partners to show their work. One student talks and the other writes down what they say. Then, change roles. https://padlet.com/ekohut1/9bkosz5j8vqf/wish/332830226 2019-02-19 17:55:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ekohut1/9bkosz5j8vqf/wish/332830226 One Paper-One Pencil Kagan Strategy kharms6 https://padlet.com/ekohut1/9bkosz5j8vqf/wish/332830420 2019-02-19 17:55:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ekohut1/9bkosz5j8vqf/wish/332830420 When they have completed a problem, have them orally explain it to you. (to show their work) https://padlet.com/ekohut1/9bkosz5j8vqf/wish/332830852 2019-02-19 17:56:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ekohut1/9bkosz5j8vqf/wish/332830852 Improper to Mixed jepstein2 https://padlet.com/ekohut1/9bkosz5j8vqf/wish/332831291 Using the tiles to show having more than one--- How many 1s can I pull out?
8/3 = 3/3 + 3/3 + 2/3
8/3 = 1 + 1 + 2/3]]> 2019-02-19 17:57:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ekohut1/9bkosz5j8vqf/wish/332831291 Authentic Experiences-add on to what you have done kharms6 https://padlet.com/ekohut1/9bkosz5j8vqf/wish/332831342 Store where they can buy things.
Making slime to "sell", etc.]]> 2019-02-19 17:57:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ekohut1/9bkosz5j8vqf/wish/332831342 If a student is having trouble with the steps, have them explain it to you and you write down the steps in numeric order. https://padlet.com/ekohut1/9bkosz5j8vqf/wish/332831558 2019-02-19 17:58:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ekohut1/9bkosz5j8vqf/wish/332831558 Simplifying Fractions ekohut1 https://padlet.com/ekohut1/9bkosz5j8vqf/wish/332831998 Play matching game for simplifying fractions. ]]> 2019-02-19 17:58:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ekohut1/9bkosz5j8vqf/wish/332831998 On their formatives, write "Does my answer make sense?" at the bottom of the page. Have them write in words WHY their answer makes sense or have them orally explain it to you or a friend. https://padlet.com/ekohut1/9bkosz5j8vqf/wish/332832240 2019-02-19 17:59:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ekohut1/9bkosz5j8vqf/wish/332832240 Simplifying! jepstein2 https://padlet.com/ekohut1/9bkosz5j8vqf/wish/332832290 Using fraction strips to compare fractions--- show have 1/2 then is equal to 2/4

Can then apply to simply addition and subtraction problems as well as multiplication and division.]]> 2019-02-19 17:59:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ekohut1/9bkosz5j8vqf/wish/332832290 Domino Fraction Game kharms6 https://padlet.com/ekohut1/9bkosz5j8vqf/wish/332832471 2019-02-19 17:59:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ekohut1/9bkosz5j8vqf/wish/332832471 Give students a choice when showing work https://padlet.com/ekohut1/9bkosz5j8vqf/wish/332833287 Have them choose either even or odd numbers to show their work on, build from there. 

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