Description
Do your students have trouble learning fractions? Join independent math consultant Mary Headley and learn how to continue building students’ conceptual understanding of fractional parts discussed in Part 1 of this course series, Fraction Foundations – Part 1. In this course you’ll continue exploring how to help students make a seamless transition to more sophisticated fraction concepts using everyday teaching tools and techniques.
In this 1-hour course you will discover:
- The conceptual development behind symbolic notation of fractions, the unit fraction, decomposing fractions, representing fractions on the number line, comparing fractional parts, adding fractions with equal denominators, and mixed numbers.
- How to use visual representations to help students conceptualize fractions
- How to help students communicate their conceptual understanding of fractional parts
- Useful tools, strategies, and techniques to help students understand fractions and their underlying concepts
Maria – LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE CISD (verified owner) –
Great and very informative
Shelley – Coshocton City Schools (verified owner) –
All teachers who teach fractions need this training to help them better teach this extremely important foundational skill.