NCTM Article - 5 Language Substitutions When Teaching Fractions by Carnegie Learning Inc. https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq Name one thing from the article that... en-us 2020-12-11 13:51:32 UTC 2021-10-01 02:46:38 UTC hello@padlet.com Affirms: https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1491143052 Using precise, intentional language such as partitioning, reinforce meaning by using "ths" forms, etc. is key to the success of students' fractional number sense.  
(Jen Watson)]]> 2021-05-04 18:26:40 UTC https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1491143052 Surprises: https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1491159100 I never thought about the term "reduced" suggests changing sizes, but it makes total sense! When a recipe says to reduce, you wait for the sauce to get smaller in volume in order for it to thicken up.
(Jen Watson)]]> 2021-05-04 18:29:55 UTC https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1491159100 Know More: https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1491178880 Why do some publications refuse to get rid of the term 'reduce' from their fractional operation instructions?
(Jen Watson)]]> 2021-05-04 18:34:05 UTC https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1491178880 TiAuna Shaw https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1658786179 Using "ths," partitioning instead of dividing, precise language,  and stating fractions greater than one affirms prior knowledge.]]> 2021-07-23 00:39:13 UTC https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1658786179 TiAuna Shaw https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1658792886 I always thought reduce and simply meant the same thing when working with fractions. After reading the article, I understand how "reduce" can leave students with a misunderstanding. For example, 5/10 is "reduced" to 1/2 but in actuality, the size of the part is bigger. All of this surprises me! I truly understand why vocabulary is important.]]> 2021-07-23 00:44:15 UTC https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1658792886 TiAuna Shaw https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1658816930 I would like to know more about the approaches to addressing the misconceptions.]]> 2021-07-23 01:02:04 UTC https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1658816930 affirms: https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1672093528 saying 2/3 as 2 thirds so the student still sees the fraction as a number]]> 2021-08-08 16:00:29 UTC https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1672093528 wish i knew... https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1672093880 I would like to have a better understanding of why we were always made to reduce to the lowest if it does not really matter]]> 2021-08-08 16:01:47 UTC https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1672093880 surprises: https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1672094241 Using the term PARTITION instead of divide and stop using the term IMPROPER]]> 2021-08-08 16:03:07 UTC https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1672094241 affirms https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1689895148 The use of 'ths' to describe a fraction. This is incredibly important especially in 5th grade when we start working with decimals too. ]]> 2021-08-23 00:42:51 UTC https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1689895148 surprises https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1689900425 The idea of using the word partitioning instead of parts of a whole. ]]> 2021-08-23 00:45:28 UTC https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1689900425 wish I knew https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1689908145 I think more needs to be addressed with using the term simplifying because many times that is used as simplify in lowest terms.  This once again might imply smaller similar to the word reducing. So I wish I knew what to say so my students aren't confused in their future math classes. ]]> 2021-08-23 00:49:11 UTC https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1689908145 April https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1696934588 Using precise language like "partitioning" to reinforce the relationship that fractions are part of a whole ]]> 2021-08-25 22:52:42 UTC https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1696934588 April https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1696935930 Not really surprising but I never thought of how using __ over ___ could cause confusion when using fractions to represent decimals. ]]> 2021-08-25 22:54:08 UTC https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1696935930 April https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1696940286 Other than its use to identify equivalent fractions why is there still an emphasis on reducing? Why on some assessments do students need to select the reduced fraction if it shouldn't be marked wrong?]]> 2021-08-25 22:59:11 UTC https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1696940286 Jamie G https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1702202653 The understanding that just because a fraction is not simplified doesn't mean it is wrong.]]> 2021-08-28 22:42:26 UTC https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1702202653 Jamie G https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1702203348 I never thought about using the term partitioning versus dividing. However, it makes sense when you relate it to parts.]]> 2021-08-28 22:44:12 UTC https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1702203348 Jamie G https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1702203829 I wish I knew more about using this kind of language in other areas of mathematics as well. I didn't realize how important that kind of language can be.]]> 2021-08-28 22:45:54 UTC https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1702203829 Bryan Hite https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1709913114 I would like to know why the word reduced was ever used to begin with. If it is not correct then it should have never been used. Especially if many of generations have grown up using that term for fractions. ]]> 2021-09-01 13:38:06 UTC https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1709913114 Bryan Hite https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1709918384 That the word partition has the root word "part" and that should tell students that a fraction is being broken into parts.]]> 2021-09-01 13:40:00 UTC https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1709918384 Bryan Hite https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1709954547 That saying 1 over 4 times 2 is wrong and has no connection to multiplication. ]]> 2021-09-01 13:52:59 UTC https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1709954547 calling them fractions rather than improper fractions lindapittman2 https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1734133914 2021-09-12 19:57:32 UTC https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1734133914 using partitioning with fractions lindapittman2 https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1734134220 2021-09-12 19:57:40 UTC https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1734134220 saying ths- I tell my students all the time it is a 3 its a third. lindapittman2 https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1734135427 2021-09-12 19:59:06 UTC https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1734135427 how much I knew from this article lindapittman2 https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1734135735 2021-09-12 19:59:30 UTC https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1734135735 new ideas for teaching fractions lindapittman2 https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1734135873 2021-09-12 19:59:42 UTC https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1734135873 Prior Knowledge- Aminta Liescheidt https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1766764862 Prior Knowledge- using several models to represent fractions in different ways and using "ths" when referring to a fraction]]> 2021-09-25 00:58:12 UTC https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1766764862 Surprises You- Aminta Liescheidt https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1766766382 Using "partitioning" to refer to the part-whole. I didn't realize that this wording could help students comprehend fractions.]]> 2021-09-25 00:59:56 UTC https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1766766382 Wish I know more about- Aminta Liescheidt https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1766767659 I wish I knew about more precise language in different areas of math.]]> 2021-09-25 01:01:18 UTC https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1766767659 Using the term partition rather than divide. In the last two years that I've taught third grade always sure to use this vocabulary term. https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1779928440 2021-09-30 02:15:49 UTC https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1779928440 I was surprised at how we as teachers can actually create misconceptions and cause our students to not have a solid understanding of fractions just by our word choice. We have to plan and be intentional about the vocabulary we use especially when teaching about fractions. https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1779932994 2021-09-30 02:17:32 UTC https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1779932994 I want to know more about what precise language I should be using prior to teaching the unit on fractions and have a map of where to begin considering what I want students to know and be able to do by the end of the unit. https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1779936738 2021-09-30 02:19:02 UTC https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1779936738 https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1782700248 Intentional, precise language - enables students to gain and retain a greater understanding and retention of what they are learning - it is vital to success with fractional number sense. ]]> 2021-09-30 23:28:06 UTC https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1782700248 https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1782703754 Employing the word this instead of over when identifying and talking about fractions. This enables students to understand that the fraction represents a single value versus the value of both digits represented. ]]> 2021-09-30 23:31:18 UTC https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1782703754 https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1782704968 The article writer is a middle school teacher - I am curious as to her success using the applications she has written about with elementary aged students. ]]> 2021-09-30 23:32:20 UTC https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1782704968 The importance of using precise language to help build that relationship that fractions are parts of a whole. https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1782829497 2021-10-01 00:47:53 UTC https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1782829497 How the term reduce actually means changing the size. https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1782831581 2021-10-01 00:48:49 UTC https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1782831581 I would love to know more about addressing the misconceptions that students have about fractions. https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1782834315 2021-10-01 00:50:04 UTC https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1782834315 Affirms https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1783093924 using precise language is something that was affirmed for me because the language used help with understand the concept being taught]]> 2021-10-01 02:39:02 UTC https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1783093924 More about https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1783107936 THS form and not using over because trying to retrain how you were taught fractions is a challenge at time especially when most of the terms learned for me and now being called or renamed different things. ]]> 2021-10-01 02:44:42 UTC https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1783107936 Surprise https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1783112829 Call them fractions and NOT IMPROPER FRACTIONS... uhmm most of what I know about fraction is now a "new word or term" so I guess the new lingo is mixed number!]]> 2021-10-01 02:46:38 UTC https://padlet.com/CLPL/k9f5si6u0q4wrjwq/wish/1783112829