Putting the Spotlight on
FRACTIONS
 
Groans and moans are definitely sounds heard when the topic of fractions comes up, and not just from students! Many teachers have a fear
of teaching math, let alone fractions, in their classroom. It is for you that this pathfinder has been created. Fractions are very useful
to know as they are used in every day life. Teaching fractions doesn't have to be boring or hard. The references found in this pathfinder
give ideas on how to teach fractions in unique, creative, and hands-on ways. By this little guide, you and your students can both enjoy
fractions and fun learning.
Periodicals
Mailbox Intermediate
Dec/Jan 98-99
p. 32-38
  
Scoring Big With Fractions and Decimals
Be the coach and use this game plan of inventive ideas to prepare your students for fractions. Go team.!!
Mailbox Intermediate
Dec/Jan 00-01
p. 26-30

Fired Up About Fractions
Use hot ideas in your lessons, like candy bars or dice games to spark understanding of fractions. These activities, plus more will add sizzle to your lessons.
Good Apple Newspaper
Sep/Oct 2000
p. 10-13
  

Fractions Frolics
Three books, "Fraction Action," "Gator Pie," and "Fraction Fun" make fractions enjoyable and appealing hands-on activities included.
Teacher's Helper
Grades 4-5
Feb/Mar 2000
p. 5-14
  

Fractions
Five popular TV game shows are altered to teach fractions. Includes reproducible worksheets for an entertaining time.
Reference
Curr/Ref
Math
G473
1990, v.2

Mathematics Experience-Based Approach
A systematic experience-based approach teaches the
concepts of partitioning, equivalent, adding, multiplying
and dividing fractions.
 
Curr/Ref
Math
R651f
1993

Fraction Fun Through Cooperative Learning
Cooperative learning makes fractions fun and interesting.
Lesson plans and explorations are attached with various
team and class structured activities.
 
Curr/Ref
Math
Z94
1975

Fractions With Pattern Blocks
Use pattern blocks to teach fractions. Includes two parts:
student worksheets and the basic operations. (Use with
manipulatives Math 61 or 66.)
 
Curr/Ref
Math
C278
1977
Computing With the Tangram
Add another dimension to reinforcing and testing fractions
with tangrams. Each activity has stated objectives to
help teachers prepare. (Use with manipulative Math 41.)
General
Folio
QA135.5
R49
1992

Helping Children Learn Mathematics
Ideas on introducing new topics, activity cards,
and hands-on models are all incorporated to teach the
basic operations of fractions.
Folio
QA117.
H36
1996
 

Mastering Fractions
This complete book on fractions poses many questions
(with answers), simple techniques to solve equations, and
details on how to actually solve the problem.
Websites
http://mathforum.org/paths/fractions
Find lessons and materials for teaching, plus general references and
FAQ's for students.
http://aaamath.com
Colorful explanations cover all the operations of fractions, plus quizzes and games
to test your knowledge.
Elementary
Curr/El
Math
E34
Gr. 5: te
1993

Addition - Wesley Mathematics
Chapters 10 and 11 cover fractions in addition
subtractions, mixed numbers, plus more. Subject
integration ideas are also given.
 
Curr/El
Math
S587
Gr. 3: te
1991

Mathematics Exploring Your World
Chapter 9 includes twelve lessons with curriculum
connections to start you on your way to mastering fractions.
Secondary
Curr/Sec
Alg
B693m
1989
te

Mathematics in Life
Adding subtracting, multiplying, and dividing
fractions included, along with situations lessons,
problem solving strategies, and critical thinking exercises.
CD's
Computer
F798f

Fraction Attraction
Four different carnival games test your knowledge
of fractions. Each game can be played at different levels
to fit each individual need.
Kids Books
 
Children
513.2
A237f

Fraction Fun
Learn about the numerator and denominator and how
to recognize and compare different fractions all in a simple
hands-on math concept book.
Children
Easy
M429g

Gator Pie
Alvin and Alice Alligator find a pie, but before they can
divide it into two halves, more gators come and want a
piece. Read to discover how they equally divide the pie.
Manipulatives
Curr/Ta
Math 41

Overhead Tangrams
Curr/Ta
Math 61

Wooden Pattern Blocks
Curr/Ta
Math 30

Fractions Are Easy as Pie

Curr/Ta
Math 66

Plastic Pattern Blocks
Curr/Ta
Math 6

Mathematical Balance
Curr/Ta
Math 87

Cuisenaire Rods

 

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