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The Conceptual Basis for Fractions
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March 13, 2014
By WestEd
This multimedia overview introduces how children’s intuitive understandings of sharing and proportion can serve as a foundation on which to build formal instruction of fraction concepts. This practice contains three tools, including a professional development sequence, planning tool, and lesson prompts. Related Files: Transcript
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Learning Together About Building on Informal Understandings of Fractions
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March 13, 2014
By WestEd
Math coaches and specialists can use this professional development sequence to help primary grade teachers learn about the importance of working with even very young children on informal fraction concepts. Related Media and Files: Creating Story Problems: Initial Fraction Concepts (Tool) Discussion Prompts: Initial Fraction Concepts...
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Discussion Prompts: Initial Fraction Concepts
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March 13, 2014
By WestEd
Teachers can use these prompts to help children extend their thinking during informal encounters with fractions. The question and strategy prompts remind teachers how they can take advantage of naturally occurring examples. Related Media: The Conceptual Basis for Fractions (Video) Building on Intuitive Understanding (Video)
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Creating Story Problems: Initial Fraction Concepts
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March 13, 2014
By WestEd
Use this planning tool to create problems that build on children’s informal understanding of fractions. The planner outlines the components necessary to construct a progression of problems. Related Media: The Conceptual Basis for Fractions (Video) A Learning Trajectory for Fractions (Video)