Subtracting Fractions: Uncommon Denominators

Subtracting Fractions: Uncommon Denominators

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

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...
Dividing Fractions: Two Fractions

Dividing Fractions: Two Fractions

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...