Last, but not least, we’re closing out our Working with Fractions series with subtracting fractions with Concrete, Pictorial, Abstract (CPA) means. When it comes to subtracting fractions, this operation is very similar to adding fractions in how students...
Finding the least common denominator? Find out why that’s more work and see how understanding equivalent fractions make adding fractions easier!
For most of us dividing fraction is one of those things where we got the right answer in math, but we don’t really remember why. Most of us memorized a procedure with a concept we don't understand: “don’t ask why, just invert and multiply.” Maybe it’s time to ask...
Fractions are a hot topic in most of our schools, especially as most of our M3 project schools are nearing our state testing coming up in the spring! Most fraction units are positioned in the school year so students can get as much exposure to fractions as possible....
The residents of Mathville help 1-5 grade students build a solid foundation of problem solving strategies.