National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2012 Regional Conference and Exposition: Dallas, Texas

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20- Exploring Fraction Division: Why We Flip and Multiply

Thursday, October 11, 2012: 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Room D167 (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Mary B. Swarthout
Co-Speaker:
Valerie V. Sharon

Handouts
  • session20-swarthout-exploringfractiondivision.pdf (510.8 kB)

    • Ours is not to reason why, just invert and multiply. Explore fraction division through hands-on activities and problem-solving tasks that connect whole-number division to fractions by using the measurement model. The activities will offer ideas that build conceptual understanding of fraction division, not just procedural skills.

    Presentation Format: 6-8 Gallery Workshop
    Grade Band Audience: 6 to 8, 3 to 5

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