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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2014 Regional Conference and Exposition: Indianapolis, Indiana

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

275- Introducing Fractions: Equal Shares and Candy Bars

Friday, October 31, 2014: 3:15 PM-4:30 PM
Grand Ballroom 2 (Westin) (Westin)
Lead Speaker:
Beth Larner


Explore equal sharing problems to introduce fractional concepts. How can five people share six candy bars equally? See how one problem can lead to a discussion of many fractional concepts including reading and writing fractions and mixed numbers, drawing pictures, naming equivalent fractions, and making connections to multiplication and division.

Presentation Format: 3-5 Gallery Workshop
Grade Band Audience: PreK to 2, 3 to 5

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