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This activity introduces the child to the concept of fractions. | This activity introduces the child to the concept of fractions. | ||
== Presentation == | == Presentation == | ||
# | # Carry the fraction skittles one at a time to a mat or table. Place them in the upper right corner. | ||
#:[[File:Fraction Skittles 1.JPG|300px|center]] | #:[[File:Fraction Skittles 1.JPG|300px|center]] | ||
# | # Take the whole fraction skittle and hold it upside down. Trace the edge of the base with two fingers. "This is one whole." | ||
#:[[File:Fraction Skittles 2.JPG|300px|center]] | #:[[File:Fraction Skittles 2.JPG|300px|center]] | ||
# | # Take the halves fraction skittle and hold it upside down in the other hand to show that the two skittles are the same size. | ||
#:[[File:Fraction Skittles 3.JPG|300px|center]] | #:[[File:Fraction Skittles 3.JPG|300px|center]] | ||
# | # Set them side-by-side on the mat. | ||
#:[[File:Fraction Skittles 4.JPG|300px|center]] | #:[[File:Fraction Skittles 4.JPG|300px|center]] | ||
# | # Take the halves fraction skittle and show that it comes apart in two equal pieces. "One, two. There are two halves." | ||
#:[[File:Fraction Skittles 5.JPG|300px|center]] | #:[[File:Fraction Skittles 5.JPG|300px|center]] | ||
== Points of Interest == | == Points of Interest == |
Revision as of 10:52, 26 March 2012
Introduction to the Fraction Insets | |
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Math - Fractions | |
Level | Primary Elementary |
Age | 5.5+ |
Materials | four fraction skittles |
This activity introduces the child to the concept of fractions.
Presentation
- Carry the fraction skittles one at a time to a mat or table. Place them in the upper right corner.
- Take the whole fraction skittle and hold it upside down. Trace the edge of the base with two fingers. "This is one whole."
- Take the halves fraction skittle and hold it upside down in the other hand to show that the two skittles are the same size.
- Set them side-by-side on the mat.
- Take the halves fraction skittle and show that it comes apart in two equal pieces. "One, two. There are two halves."
Points of Interest
Control of Error
Variations and Extensions
Material
Make Your Own
- Fraction circles could be made from different colors of felt:
- (For a description of how these were made, see Counting Coconuts.)
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