Subtracting Fractions: Uncommon Denominators

Subtracting Fractions: Uncommon Denominators

by | Jul 20, 2020

Read the Post Description: Make this abstract concept concrete with visual representation! Learn the why before the how and why you might not actually have to “skip count to find a common denominator” if you understand equivalent...
Subtracting Fractions: Common Denominators

Subtracting Fractions: Common Denominators

by | Jul 20, 2020

Read the Post Description: Shannon demonstrates how to use concrete, pictorial and abstract (CPA) means to help students learn to subtract fractions with common denominators. Additionally, see how to help students understand the process of reducing or simplifying...
Multiplying Fractions: Two Fractions

Multiplying Fractions: Two Fractions

by | Jul 20, 2020

Read the Post Description: Building on an understanding of multiplying fractions and whole numbers, Shannon uses pattern blocks to demonstrate the next step of multiplying two fractions...