Introduction to the Fraction Insets: Difference between revisions
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*: [[File:Counting Coconuts felt fractions.JPG|300px]] | *: [[File:Counting Coconuts felt fractions.JPG|300px]] | ||
*: (For a description of how these were made, see [http://countingcoconuts.blogspot.com/2011/08/felt-fractions.html Counting Coconuts].) | *: (For a description of how these were made, see [http://countingcoconuts.blogspot.com/2011/08/felt-fractions.html Counting Coconuts].) | ||
===Where to Buy=== | ===Where to Buy=== | ||
[[Category:Where to Buy]] | |||
[http://adenamontessori.us/details.php?did=952 Adena] $67.05 (metal)<br> | [http://adenamontessori.us/details.php?did=952 Adena] $67.05 (metal)<br> | ||
[http://www.affordmontessori.com/product_details.asp?productcode=%27MA48%27 Affordable Montessori] $89.00 (metal)<br> | [http://www.affordmontessori.com/product_details.asp?productcode=%27MA48%27 Affordable Montessori] $89.00 (metal)<br> | ||
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[http://www.bruinsmontessori.com/itemdetails.php?item_id=102 Bruins] $225.00<br> | [http://www.bruinsmontessori.com/itemdetails.php?item_id=102 Bruins] $225.00<br> | ||
[http://www.bruinsmontessori.com/itemdetails.php?item_id=103 Bruins] $305.00 (metal)<br> | [http://www.bruinsmontessori.com/itemdetails.php?item_id=103 Bruins] $305.00 (metal)<br> | ||
[http://www.montessorimaterials.com/content/fraction-circles-two-stands E & O] $290.00 (metal)<br> | [http://www.montessorimaterials.com/content/fraction-circles-two-stands E & O] $290.00 (metal)<br> | ||
[http://shop.hellowood.com/Fraction-Circles-M30.htm Hello Wood] $169.00 (acrylic)<br> | [http://shop.hellowood.com/Fraction-Circles-M30.htm Hello Wood] $169.00 (acrylic)<br> | ||
[http://www.kidadvance.com/Store/ProductDetails.asp?pid=105&catid= Kid Advance] $64.99 (metal)<br> | [http://www.kidadvance.com/Store/ProductDetails.asp?pid=105&catid= Kid Advance] $64.99 (metal)<br> | ||
[http://www.montessoriconcepts.com/products.php?cat=Math&num=45 Montessori Concepts] $63.00 (metal)<br> | [http://www.montessoriconcepts.com/products.php?cat=Math&num=45 Montessori Concepts] $63.00 (metal)<br> | ||
[http://montessori-n-such.com/detail.aspx?ID=557 Montessori N' Such] $92.00 (metal, no stand)<br> | [http://montessori-n-such.com/detail.aspx?ID=557 Montessori N' Such] $92.00 (metal, no stand)<br> | ||
[http://www.montessorioutlet.com/cgi-bin/item/510500640/search/Montessori-Outlet-Wooden-Fraction-Circles Montessori Outlet] $38.95 (wooden, no stand)<br> | [http://www.montessorioutlet.com/cgi-bin/item/510500640/search/Montessori-Outlet-Wooden-Fraction-Circles Montessori Outlet] $38.95 (wooden, no stand)<br> | ||
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'''Stands for Fraction Insets'''<br> | '''Stands for Fraction Insets'''<br> | ||
[http://www.kidadvance.com/Store/ProductDetails.asp?pid=886&catid= Kid Advance] $24.99<br> | [http://www.kidadvance.com/Store/ProductDetails.asp?pid=886&catid= Kid Advance] $24.99<br> | ||
[http://montessori-n-such.com/detail.aspx?ID=557 Montessori N' Such] $42.00 (two levels)<br> | [http://montessori-n-such.com/detail.aspx?ID=557 Montessori N' Such] $42.00 (two levels)<br> | ||
[http://www.montessorioutlet.com/cgi-bin/item/510500650/search/Montessori-Outlet-Wooden-Fraction-Circles-Stands Montessori Outlet] $26.95<br> | [http://www.montessorioutlet.com/cgi-bin/item/510500650/search/Montessori-Outlet-Wooden-Fraction-Circles-Stands Montessori Outlet] $26.95<br> | ||
[http://www.nienhuis.com/fraction-circles-stands-2-1.html Nienhuis] $58.50 | [http://www.nienhuis.com/fraction-circles-stands-2-1.html Nienhuis] $58.50 | ||
===Online Resources=== | |||
[http://www.dadsworksheets.com/fraction-calculator.html Dad's Worksheets Fraction Calculator] | |||
==Further Reading== | ==Further Reading== | ||
Revision as of 07:25, 27 June 2020
| Introduction to the Fraction Insets | |
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| Math - Fractions | |
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| Level | Primary Elementary |
| Age | 5.5+ |
| Materials | ten metal fraction insets |
This activity teaches the child the names of fractions up to tenths.
Presentation
- "These are called fractions. The word fraction means to break apart."
- "This circle isn't broken apart. It is in one whole piece."
- "This circle is broken in two pieces."
- "With fractions, the pieces have to be the same size."
- "This circle is broken into three pieces that are all the same size."
- Teach the terms whole, half, and third. Do a three period lesson.
- Introduce more fractions and do another three period lesson.
- Introduce the remaining fractions if the child shows interest, or do the rest at a later time.
Points of Interest
Control of Error
Variations and Extensions
- Food is excellent for demonstrating fractions.
Material
Make Your Own
- Fraction circles could be made from felt:
- (For a description of how these were made, see Counting Coconuts.)
Where to Buy
Adena $67.05 (metal)
Affordable Montessori $89.00 (metal)
Albanesi $209.00 (metal)
Alison's $100.00 (metal)
Alison's $200.00 (wooden, "premium quality")
Bruins $225.00
Bruins $305.00 (metal)
E & O $290.00 (metal)
Hello Wood $169.00 (acrylic)
Kid Advance $64.99 (metal)
Montessori Concepts $63.00 (metal)
Montessori N' Such $92.00 (metal, no stand)
Montessori Outlet $38.95 (wooden, no stand)
Nienhuis $279.60
Thinkamajigs $99.95 (metal, includes stands)
Stands for Fraction Insets
Kid Advance $24.99
Montessori N' Such $42.00 (two levels)
Montessori Outlet $26.95
Nienhuis $58.50
Online Resources
Dad's Worksheets Fraction Calculator
Further Reading
- Teaching Montessori in the Home: The School Years by Elizabeth G. Hainstock, pages 84-85
