Entry 6: Fraction Frenzy

Personal Objective:
For this week post, I wanted to find supporting materials to aide fourth graders comprehension of fractions and not just skate by. Students can find fractions difficult because fractions contain their own set of rules.

Common Core Standard:
Fourth Grade: 4.NF

Extend understanding of fraction equivalence and ordering.
1. Explain why a fraction a/b is equivalent to a fraction (n x a)/(n x b) by using visual fraction models, with attention to how the number and size of parts differ even though the to fractions themselves are the same size. Use this principle to recognize and generate equivalent fractions.

2. Compare two frications with different numerators,  e.g., by creating common denominators or numerators, or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 1/2. Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole. Record the results of comparison with symbols >, =, or <, and justify the conclusions, e.g., by using a visual fraction model.

Activity:

Other Resources:
Mr. R.'s Songs for Teaching


Fraction Flowers Provided By Teach Beside Me


Reflection:
I found two worksheets that will reinforce fractions. Both worksheets contain a visual aspect that will help students make a connection between fractions and quantity. Sometimes students have difficulties understanding that fractions do not have to be whole numbers but can be integers that are greater than or less than 1. Showing students a visual representation of fractions will help. I enjoyed the My Fraction Dog video. It is a fun way to introduce essential fraction terms to students. The YouTube video and the Fraction Flowers are useful resources that will reinforce fractions.

Comments

  1. TanishaMarch 5, 2019 at 7:11 PM

    I enjoyed reading your post and the different resources you shared with us. I think it's great that you shared two methods of visual aid, I've seen many teachers use video as their visual aid for teaching strategies. Many students learn visually using other methods so it is refreshing to see we as teachers can implement hands on arts and crafts for students to what many view as a scary concept of mathematics. I think it is also a great reinforcement and a great way to determine students knowledge of the mathematical concept by mixing fraction problems with word problems and non-word problems!

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