Thinking Deeply about Primary Education What Every Teacher Needs to Know about Fractions...(part 1)
Jun 25, 2022
Math education expert Christopher Such discusses the challenges of teaching fractions, emphasizing the importance of visual representations, vocabulary acquisition, and mastering manipulatives. The podcast explores different pictorial representations of fractions and the effectiveness of two-color counters in promoting a deep understanding of ratios.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
Exploring 'Tried and Tested': Enhancing Modern Foreign Language Education in Primary Schools
04:51 • 2min
Challenges in Teaching Fractions
06:56 • 18min
Teaching Fractions and Vocabulary
24:52 • 15min
Exploring Different Pictorial Representations of Fractions
40:05 • 11min
Utilizing Two-Color Counters in Teaching Fractions and Ratios
51:30 • 4min
Mastering Manipulatives for Teaching Fractions
55:20 • 3min