National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2013 Annual Meeting and Exposition

Please note: The NCTM conference program is subject to change.

631- Seeing Is Believing: Using Concrete Manipulatives to Model Fraction Division

Saturday, April 20, 2013: 8:00 AM-9:15 AM
607 (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Marsha McCrary

Handouts
  • 16552_McCrary_Seeing is Believing_Using Concrete Manipulatives to Model Fraction Division.pdf (506.2 kB)
  • 16552PowerPoint_McCrary_Seeing is Believing_Using Concrete Manipulatives to Model Fraction Division.pdf (467.3 kB)

  • Why do we multiply by the reciprocal when dividing fractions? Explore hands-on activities that support meaningful use and understanding of common algorithms. Leave with instructional strategies that promote student understanding of fraction division as well as a set of rigorous, engaging tasks that support student success.

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

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