1. How should you use children's literature to teach fractions? Read the fraction books that children are interested in. Plan ahead by organizing which title to read first. Let students read the books to themselves. Make sure you read all of the books before you begin. 2. How do students...
With fractions for kids changing from year to year throughout primary school, there is a lot to cover in the blog, but to help you out we’ve broken it down on a year by year basis. How to help teach children fractions in KS1 In KS1 almost the most important thing you can suppor...
Teach students how to order fractions on a number line and to determine which fractions are worth more using the same rectangular manipulatives. For example, students can determine that 2/3s is greater than 1/2 by placing two 1/3 pieces (1/3 1/3) under one 1/2 piece. Also show stude...
Use the manipulatives to first explore the idea of fractions. Students can see how the individual pieces fit together to make one whole. You can then use the manipulatives to compare different fractions. Using blocks, fraction bars or a similar manipulative, have students show a fraction, such...
We know that current math standards require students to learn through modeling using manipulatives. I have been using LEGO bricks for many years to teach students math concepts throughout the elementary and middle school curriculum. It’s a perfect math
Bringing math into everyday activities around the home is a great way to answer the question of ‘how do I teach my child multiplication tables?’– and let’s not forget that it’s also an effective method of getting the kids to help with putting away the laundry or tidying up the hom...
Examples of How Semiotics Can be Used to Teach Fractions to Prospective Elementary School TeachersAndrea P. FrancisP. Yu
Equivalent fractions have different numerators and denominators but are equal to the same value after simplification. Learn how to find the equivalent fractions with examples at BYJU’S.
A peer tutor can be a great source of help for your child. A good tutor will be able to teach your child the concepts in a way that is easy to understand. They should also be able to teach your child how to keep track of their own answers and how to tell if another child makes...
A few years ago, I interviewed Joanne Calderwood about learning the self teaching model of education. She has writtenThe Self-Propelled Advantageand has spoken extensively about the idea of helping teach children how to teach themselves. She has 8 children of her own, 4 of whom have graduated...