Ep 50: Fractions, A Clock Model

01/06/2021 20 min Episodio 50
Ep 50: Fractions, A Clock Model

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How important is fractional equivalence? Important enough for another model! These models are fantastic for helping students develop a natural understanding of equivalent fractions.  Listen in as Kim and Pam discuss how to use a clock model for denominators uncommon to the money model.Talking Points:Use adding and subtracting fractions to help think and reason about fraction equivalenceUsing the word "over" for fractions is NOT helpfulEquivalent fraction examples on a clock modelA real student's math journeyJordan Using the Clock Model