Exploring Fractions
- Introduce fractional concepts with five units covering the basics through fraction and mixed number operations.
Exploring Fractions: Mastering Fractional Concepts and Operations includes three-part lessons:
Let’s Explore! is a teacher-guided, hands-on exploration
Let’s Exercise! provides independent practice
Show Your Expertise! gives students an opportunity to apply what they’ve learned
The 96-page math resource book also includes notes, suggestions, and a standards matrix. Supports the NCTM standards. Reproducible.
Improper Fraction Kit- Each set consists of 75 pieces made from finger-friendly foam: 1 whole, 3 halves, 4 thirds, 6 fourths, 7 fifths, 9 sixths, 12 eighths, 15 tenths and 18 twelfths. A 25-page booklet of explanations and exercises is included.
This kit is a great teaching tool for introducing improper fractions and mixed numbers. The abundance of pieces also makes the kit ideal for illustrating borrowing and carrying with fractions.
Circles are 4 inches in diameter. Each kit comes in a resealable bag for easy storage.
Fraction Dice Pack- These dice help provide variety when learning about fractions. The set includes suggestions for helping a child with fractions and eight dice: dice for sixths, eighths, tenths, an addition and subtraction die and a multiplication and division die. The dice are 16 mm.
