In this post I will be showing you about fractions. Fractions can be a frustrating topic for students at times. With the proper guidance from a teacher fractions can become a math topic that all children can learn to like. The teaching of fractions will be much easier if using some sort of manipulative, something that the kids can hold and move around so that they can get a clear picture of how fractions work. Video's on the subject are also a great tool as kids are very "techie" these days and they love the inclusion of technology wherever the teacher can fit it in. I found the following video to be a great addition to helping students master the use of fractions.
A "catchy" tune like the video above is a great way to get the kids motivated to learn fractions!! Once the students get a bit older the introduction to adding and subtracting fractions can begin. In order for student to learn to add and subtract fractions the topic needs to be taught at a basic level first and then skills can be added on top of other skills mastered later on. The first set of fractions that I would teach would be the halves and fourths. In order for kids to be successful with this manipulatives should be used to aid in the comprehension of the topic. The following manipulatives would be a great addition to the classroom that will be discussing and learning about fractions.
With the use of interesting and relevant "techie" tools such as video and the use of manipulatives such as those above fractions can become a topic that students have an easier time comprehending. I especially like the use of manipulative for fractions as it is such a concrete way to show kids exactly what fractions mean. If kids are just given a worksheet or told how to do it it will not sink in as well as if the students actually learn it on their own, with teacher guidance, through the use of manipulatives. I really like the pizza manipulative above because I feel that most kids will really jump in and love to use these to make their "whole" pizza.
Fractions are something that kids will love to learn about with these "pizza's"!
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