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This activity teaches the child the names of fractions up to tenths.
This activity teaches the child the names of fractions up to tenths.
== Presentation ==
== Presentation ==
# step one
# "These are called fractions.  The word fraction means to break apart."
#:[[File:Fraction Insets 1.JPG|400px|center]]
#:[[File:Fraction Insets 1.JPG|400px|center]]
# step two
# "This circle isn't broken apart.  It is in one whole piece."
#:[[File:Fraction Insets 2.JPG|400px|center]]
#:[[File:Fraction Insets 2.JPG|400px|center]]
# step three
# "This circle is broken in two pieces."
#:[[File:Fraction Insets 3.JPG|400px|center]]
#:[[File:Fraction Insets 3.JPG|400px|center]]
# step four
# "With fractions, the pieces have to be the same size."
#:[[File:Fraction Insets 4.JPG|400px|center]]
#:[[File:Fraction Insets 4.JPG|400px|center]]
# step five
# "This circle is broken into three pieces that are all the same size."
#:[[File:Fraction Insets 5.JPG|400px|center]]
#:[[File:Fraction Insets 5.JPG|400px|center]]
# step six
# Teach the terms ''whole'', ''half'', and ''third''.  Do a three period lesson.
#:[[File:Fraction Insets 6.JPG|400px|center]]
#:[[File:Fraction Insets 6.JPG|400px|center]]
# step seven
# Introduce more fractions and do another three period lesson.
#:[[File:Fraction Insets 7.JPG|400px|center]]
#:[[File:Fraction Insets 7.JPG|400px|center]]
# step eight
# Introduce the remaining fractions if the child shows interest, or do the rest at a later time.
#:[[File:Fraction Insets 8.JPG|400px|center]]
#:[[File:Fraction Insets 8.JPG|400px|center]]
== Points of Interest ==
== Points of Interest ==



Revision as of 18:29, 5 November 2013

Introduction to the Fraction Insets
Math - Fractions
Fraction Insets 6.JPG
LevelPrimary
Elementary
Age5.5+
PrerequisitesFraction Skittles
Materialsten metal fraction insets

This activity teaches the child the names of fractions up to tenths.

Presentation

  1. "These are called fractions. The word fraction means to break apart."
    Fraction Insets 1.JPG
  2. "This circle isn't broken apart. It is in one whole piece."
    Fraction Insets 2.JPG
  3. "This circle is broken in two pieces."
    Fraction Insets 3.JPG
  4. "With fractions, the pieces have to be the same size."
    Fraction Insets 4.JPG
  5. "This circle is broken into three pieces that are all the same size."
    Fraction Insets 5.JPG
  6. Teach the terms whole, half, and third. Do a three period lesson.
    Fraction Insets 6.JPG
  7. Introduce more fractions and do another three period lesson.
    Fraction Insets 7.JPG
  8. Introduce the remaining fractions if the child shows interest, or do the rest at a later time.
    Fraction Insets 8.JPG

Points of Interest

Control of Error

Variations and Extensions

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