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A Fraction Talk in 4th Grade

Have you seen the amazing visuals over at www.fractiontalks.com?  They’re ideal for any teacher looking to get all students, regardless of ability levels, talking about equivalent fractions (4.NF.1), comparing the value of fractions (4.NF.2), and expressing mathematical reasoning.  This activity could also work for 3rd grade students that are exploring fraction equivalence (3.NF.3).  We used this … Continue Reading

Clothesline Math Fun 1 (4th Grade)

For the past few months, I’ve been using a “clothesline” as an instructional tool in lesson inquiries to help teachers find ways to engage their students in: thinking about whole numbers and fractions on a number line, reasoning proportionally, wondering about the value of expressions, and solving equations. The clothesline is a simple low-tech visual … Continue Reading