Friday, April 15, 2011: 12:30 PM-1:30 PM
128 (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Ryan A. Nivens
Use one-inch paper strips to model fractions addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division as well as verifying equivalent fractions. Use a fraction table to measure the length of strips. The speaker will give instructions on how to create custom fraction tables. This model allows for a hands-on, visual representation of fraction computations and is an alternative to using a circle model.
Presentation Format: 3-5 Session
Grade Band Audience: 6 to 8, 3 to 5