Introduction to Fractions for Primary Students This sequence of four lessons is designed to guide young children through an introduction to...

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Title:	Introduction to Fractions for Primary Students
Resource ID:	910
URL:	http://mathforum.org/varnelle/knum.html
Resource Description:	This sequence of four lessons is designed to guide young children through an introduction to fractions. Students learn to recognize parts of a whole, divide a whole into equal parts, and represent simple fractions such as 1/4, 1/3, and 1/2.

Instructional Component Type(s):

Unit / Lesson Sequence (Primary Type), Worksheet, Virtual Manipulative, Image / Photograph

Keywords:

fraction, equal parts, divide, shade, parts to whole, parts of a whole, area model

Intended Audience:

Educators, Students

Suggested Technology:

Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, LCD Projector

Public Remarks:

By Author/Submitter
Technology activities from the National Library of Virtual Mathematics Manipulatives are linked to these lessons.

Each lesson has a literature connection:

Lesson 1: Fraction Fun by David A. Adler (Holiday House; Reprint Edition, Sept. 1997)
Lesson 2: Gator Pie by Louise Mathews (New York: Dodd, Mead, 1979)
Lesson 3: Eating Fractions by Bruce McMillan (New York: Scholastic 1991)
Lesson 4: The Hershey's Milk Chocolate Fractions Book by Jerry Pallotta (Cartwheel Books, 1999)

Resource Collection:

CPALMS

RELATED STANDARDS (1)

» MA.2.G.5.1: Use geometric models to demonstrate the relationships between wholes and their parts as a foundation to fractions.
Cognitive Complexity: Moderate l Date Adopted or Revised: 09/07
Belongs to: Geometry and Measurement

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RELATED ACCESS POINTS (3)

» MA.2.G.5.In.a:	Match parts with the whole using geometric shapes. Related Instructional Resources » More Information »
» MA.2.G.5.Pa.a:	Recognize parts of common objects. Related Instructional Resources » More Information »
» MA.2.G.5.Su.a:	Identify part and whole of geometric shapes. Related Instructional Resources » More Information »

PEDAGOGY

Subject:	NGSSS: Mathematics
Grade Level(s):	2

Nature of Instruction:

Direct Instruction

Instructional Time:	4 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:	Yes

SOURCE & ACCESS INFORMATION

Name of Author/Source:	The Math Forum @ Drexel
Resource recommended by:	Susan Cornwell
Web Address of Author/Source:	http://mathforum.org
Is this Resource freely Available?	Yes
Access Privileges:	Public

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