by Sherry McElhannon | Jul 20, 2020
Read the Post Description: Learn the why before the how! Using pattern blocks, see how decomposing with D.C. and renaming (not borrowing!) are the keys to successfully subtracting fractions with mixed...
by Sherry McElhannon | 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...
by Sherry McElhannon | 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...
by Sherry McElhannon | Jul 20, 2020
Read the Post Description: After learning to divide a whole number by a fraction, Shannon uses pattern blocks to demonstrate how to build on that understanding and help students easily learn to divide two...
by Sherry McElhannon | Jul 20, 2020
Read the Post Description: Take the fear out of dividing fractions! Beginning with a foundation of understanding around division with whole numbers, see how Shannon teaches students to divide a whole number by a fraction using pattern...