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Revision as of 07:06, 5 August 2020
Introduction to the Fraction Insets | |
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Math - Fractions | |
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
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Store | Price | ||||
Adena metal |
$68.95 | ||||
$89.00 | $209.00 | 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 | ||||
$64.99 | $63.00 | $92.00 | $38.95 | 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 | |
$42.00 | 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