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Math is Figure-Out-Able!

Ep 206: Fraction Multiplication Part 1

May 28, 2024
38:04

This week we're kicking off our series on fraction multiplication! In this episode Pam and Kim describe a classroom's experience discovering unit fraction multiplication.
Talking Points:

  • We sometimes have to hear something multiple times for it to "click"
  • What is 1/4 of 1/5?
  • Suggestions for modeling fractions and why
  • Layers of Reunitizing
  • How memorized procedures can work against students
  • Explicit teaching the use of a model is actually teaching a procedure

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