Ep 189: The Operator Meaning of Fractions

Finding a fraction of something can be a tricky concept. In this episode Pam and Kim run through two strings that help reason about using fractions as operators.
Talking Points:

• How are unit fractions related like halves, fourth and eighths? 
• Scaling and Over Strategy with unit fractions
• Fractions as operators
• Why is scaling a unit fractions critical? Knowing that three fourths is the same as three 1/4s? 
• Knowing non-unit fractions from fractions is a precursor.
• Thinking of fractions only as part-whole is not sufficient. 
• A different problem string using the operator meaning of fractions.

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