Lessons for Introducing Fractions
Title | Lessons for Introducing Fractions PDF eBook |
Author | Marilyn Burns |
Publisher | Math Solutions |
Pages | 190 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 0941355330 |
The Marilyn Burns Fraction Kit, Grades 4–6 is recommended to help implement the lessons in this book."--pub. desc.
Fractions in Disguise
Title | Fractions in Disguise PDF eBook |
Author | Edward Einhorn |
Publisher | Charlesbridge |
Pages | 32 |
Release | 2014-03-25 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1607347288 |
Crack the case with George Cornelius Factor in this entertaining math adventure that introduces simplified and reduced fractions with equal parts intrigue and humor. When a valuable fraction goes missing, George Cornelius Factor (a.k.a. GCF) vows to track it down. Knowing that the villainous Dr. Brok likes to disguise his ill-gotten fractions, GCF invents a Reducer—half ray gun, half calculator— that strips away the disguise, reducing the fraction to its lowest common denominator and revealing its true form. With the Reducer in hand, George seeks out Dr. Brok in hopes of retrieving the missing fraction. Back matter includes more detail on simplifying, or reducing, fractions.
Unpacking Fractions
Title | Unpacking Fractions PDF eBook |
Author | Monica Neagoy |
Publisher | ASCD |
Pages | 301 |
Release | 2017-03-10 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 1416621237 |
For years, the teaching and learning of fractions has been associated with rote memorization. But this mechanical approach to instruction—which strips students of an ability to reason or make sense of math—has resulted in a failure of understanding. Author Monica Neagoy, drawing on decades of research studies, evidence from teacher practice, and 25 years of experience working around the world with teachers, students, and parents, addresses seven big ideas in the teaching and learning of fractions in grades 2–6. Each idea is supported by a vignette from a real classroom, common misconceptions, a thorough unpacking of productive mathematical thinking, and several multistep and thought-provoking problems for teachers to explore. She offers three fundamental reasons why it’s imperative for us to take a closer look at how we teach fractions: 1. Fractions play a key role in students’ feelings about mathematics. 2. Fractions are fundamental to school math and daily life. 3. Fractions are foundational to success in algebra. While a solid grounding in algebra is necessary for a STEM career, the worthy goal of “algebra for all” will not be possible until “fractions for all” is a reality. Unpacking Fractions provides teachers with concrete strategies for achieving that reality—in short, helping all students gain the knowledge they need to feel at ease with fractions.
Math and Literature
Title | Math and Literature PDF eBook |
Author | Marilyn Burns |
Publisher | Math Solutions |
Pages | 162 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 0941355675 |
Annotation This series helps teachers use the imaginative ideas in children s books for math lessons. Organized into four grade-level collections to respond to teachers specific classroom needs, this series includes favorite lessons based on a wide variety of children s books. Teachers will appreciate these books for the enjoyment and excitement they bring to math instruction. With introductions by Marilyn Burns, these books include vignettes of lessons and samples of student work. These lessons, based on popular children s books, address major mathematical topics such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, geometry, algebraic thinking, number sense, and place value.
Lessons for Introducing Division
Title | Lessons for Introducing Division PDF eBook |
Author | Maryann Wickett |
Publisher | Math Solutions |
Pages | 216 |
Release | 2002 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 094135542X |
"Through a variety of activities, students gain insight into the relationship between division and multiplication and begin to see how division relates to multiple groups of equal size. Students also learn how to recognize the two types of division problems, think about remainders in different ways, and use division to solve real-world problems."--pub. desc.
Fraction Action
Title | Fraction Action PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1994 |
Genre | Fractions |
ISBN | 9780823411092 |
Miss Prime and her animal students explore fractions by finding many examples in the world around them.
Right-Brained Fractions
Title | Right-Brained Fractions PDF eBook |
Author | Sarah K Major |
Publisher | Child1st Publications LLC |
Pages | 228 |
Release | 2014-11-30 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 9781936981977 |
Come on a fun filled fractions adventure with the Ator brothers! Num Ator loves to count! He shares a house with his twin brother Nom Ator who lives downstairs. Nom loves to name things! This dynamic duo is the missing link for students who struggle with fractions. With wonderful storytelling, vibrant images, and exciting activities Right-Brained Fractions provides the groundwork to develop and reinforce fraction skills, which is achieved by students being able to create their own models to visualize each problem being solved. This valuable resource is specifically designed to engage and support any child's unique style of learning.