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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.
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?
Addressing Cultural Stereotypes transcript About twenty years ago, I managed The International Classroom Connection program, ICC, for an organization now called Global Minnesota. ICC sent multicultural speakers to K-12 classrooms throughout the state. Most of the speakers were international students from The University of Minnesota. As part of their training we asked ... Continue Reading
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