Students who are able to complete this set of interactive fraction slideshows must have a good understanding of where fractions fit on the number line, fraction vocabulary, and comparing fractions.
It isn't surprising that learning how to count by fractions is a fantastic introduction to working with rational numbers. Counting is a familiar skill, considered to be very easy. Most students quickly catch on to counting by fractions.
Many students struggle when it comes to placing fractions on the number line. Once they understand the concept, they need loads of practice. Students need the kind of practice that gets more challenging as they get more proficient at the task. This interactive slideshow is for students who are familiar with the concepts of proper fractions, how to place fractions on number lines, equivalent fractions, and unit fractions.
The slideshow starts out with a super simple task: click the shape to show where one over one belongs on the number line. This first slide reminds students that one over one is also a unit fraction; not all unit fractions are proper fractions. Since there is only one shape to click it is a guaranteed success! All number lines in the slideshow have zero and one clearly marked. Each number line is divided into equal segments that correspond with the unit fraction in question.
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Get ready for seriously fun activities designed to give elementary students practice with vocabulary in geometry class. I especially love this group of lessons because students get a fresh look at directions and instructions which they encounter daily in math class.
Many children's books contain puzzles that encourage mathematical thinking. Some are written with teaching math in mind, while others simply refer to math when it is part of the story. Either way, using fiction in math class is a powerful way to motivate students, start them thinking about mathematical questions, or invite them to connect reading with math.
Your students will enjoy exploring the commutative property. At the same time, they will create colorful images that will help them recall math facts. This activity works with both addition and multiplication. Students who investigate the commutative property are better able to decide which operation to use when solving word problems. These activities also give students time to practice math facts, use academic vocabulary, and develop that elusive quality known as number sense.
Is it possible to use skip counting to multiply fractions with whole numbers? Yes! Let your students skip count to multiply fractions with whole numbers. It's a great way to introduce multiplication with fractions.
Folding paper fractions to make a display along the length of a shoestring is a memorable activity that provides students an easy way to think about fractions.
