Instructional & Educational Coach
Building upon the insights shared in my previous two articles about fractions: Definition & Representations and A Balanced Approach, this third piece will provide key takeaways specifically for 3-5 grade math teachers. Focusing on the essential aspects of teaching fractions, I will emphasize the importance of promoting a deep and conceptual understanding of this math concept. To help […]
Teaching fractions can be challenging for students, particularly when it comes to performing operations with them. In my previous article titled “Unlocking the Secrets of Fractions (1): Definition & Representations” , I discussed the three main reasons why fractions can be difficult to understand. In this article, we will examine the significance of utilizing a balanced approach […]
Why do some kids, and even some adults, have trouble with fractions or feel frustrated when dealing with problems requiring a deep understanding of this concept? Look at this example. The shaded part of each image represents its half. However, this is not obviously clear to many students. Why? Actually, “fractions” is not an easy […]