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Revision as of 07:26, 5 August 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
Prices and links checked: 05 August 2020
| Introduction to the Fraction Insets | |
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| Store | Price |
| Adena metal |
$68.95 |
| Alison's metal |
$135.00 |
| Alison's wooden, "premium quality" |
$170.00 |
| Bruins | $310.00 |
| Bruins metal |
$90.00 |
| E & O metal |
$129.60 |
| Hello Wood acrylic |
$192.00 |
| Nienhuis | $279.60 |
| Thinkamajigs metal, includes stands |
$99.95 |
| Kid Advance metal |
$69.99 |
| Montessori Concepts metal with stand |
$80.00 |
| Montessori Concepts metal |
$54.00 |
| Montessori N' Such metal, no stand |
$42.50 |
| Montessori Outlet wooden, no stand |
$53.95 |
| Affordable Montessori (metal) |
$109.00 |
| Alison's (metal) |
$135.00 |
| Stands for Fraction Insets | |
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| Store | Price |
| Kid Advance | $27.99 |
| Montessori Outlet | $29.95 |
| Nienhuis | $57.70 |
| Montessori Concepts metal |
$30.00 |
Online Resources
Dad's Worksheets Fraction Calculator
Further Reading
- Teaching Montessori in the Home: The School Years by Elizabeth G. Hainstock, pages 84-85
