Do your students really understand fractions? Having a solid understanding of what a fraction really means begins with being able to compare fractions. Check out these five effective strategies. Compare Fractions Using Models If you were really hungry, would you rather have half a graham cracker or one fourth of a graham cracker? Introduce fractions with […]
5 Online Fraction Manipulatives
Fraction manipulatives make fractions concrete. You can display these 5 online fraction manipulatives on a smart board during lessons. Students can also use these on chromebooks, iPads and laptops. I believe strongly that math should be meaningful. There are many short cuts we’ve learned with fractions but those short cuts are really only meaningful when a kid […]