Get The Hands-On Fractions Quick Start Guide
This Quick Start guide includes lesson plans and reproducibles that will help you bring hands-on fraction learning to your class right away!
Why Are Fractions So Challenging?
Few math topics cause more frustration for students and teachers than fraction operations. Part of the problem is that fractions don’t look or act like most numbers we deal with on a daily basis. To make matters worse, many adults don’t have a strong command of fractions. Ask ten adults to multiply one half by 3/4 and you might wonder whether fractions were even covered when we were in school.
To Build Fraction Fluency, Focus On Concepts, Not Tricks
With a hands-on approach to fractions, students develop conceptual understanding as they actively engage in their learning. Take advantage of techniques that have helped countless educators to guide their students in learning through inquiry.
This guide aligns with Bridge 3 of our 3-Bridges Design for Learning
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Students progress toward grade-level standards at their own pace. Teachers reduce grading time and shift into the role of “guide by the side.”
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