Let your students get plenty of practice reducing fractions to their simplest form before you ask them to use this method as a test of equivalence. When they start reducing fractions, you students will not be able to find the largest common factor the first time. Give them time to get used to the process of reducing fractions.
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Many students are surprised when they first discover that whole numbers have a denominator and that the denominator is always one. It is essential for students to understand why whole numbers have a denominator of one in order for them to find equivalent fractions, place fractions and mixed numbers on the number line, or calculate with fractions or mixed numbers.
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The deepest nights of winter have traditionally been a time we like to exchange gifts - to lighten our spirits and share joy with others. Would you like to give your students an educational present for winter vacation?
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Watch the Multiples of Five from 0 to 120 slide show. Students supply the soundtrack ~ counting by fives in time with the slide show. Teachers can change the speed at which the slides are shown.
Watch the Slide Show: Multiples of Six from 0 to 120 and back Invite your students to whisper the numbers as they appear on the screen.
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