Difference between revisions of "Fractions: Multiplication by a whole number"
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=== Age === | === Age === | ||
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=== Materials === | === Materials === | ||
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=== Preparation === | === Preparation === | ||
| − | <br> | + | This is an individual presentation.<br> |
=== Presentation === | === Presentation === | ||
| − | <br> | + | #Have the child bring over the two trays of fractions. |
| + | #Write a multiplication equation on the paper: 2/8 x 3 = | ||
| + | #Directress tells the child, “We will take 2/8 four times”. | ||
| + | #Take 2/10 one time, two times, three times and four times. | ||
| + | #Push them all together and have the child count the total number of 10ths. (8) | ||
| + | #Show the child how to write the answer. | ||
| + | #Do a few with the child and then have the child do some by himself. <br> | ||
=== Control Of Error === | === Control Of Error === | ||
| − | <br> | + | The Directress.<br> |
=== Points Of Interest === | === Points Of Interest === | ||
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=== Purpose === | === Purpose === | ||
| − | <br> | + | *To help the child gain a sensorial impression of fraction. |
| + | *To introduce the concept and notation of fractions. | ||
| + | *To introduce sensorial exploration of equivalency among fractions. | ||
| + | *To introduce simple operations.<br> | ||
=== Variation === | === Variation === | ||
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=== Links === | === Links === | ||
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=== Handouts/Attachments === | === Handouts/Attachments === | ||
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[[Category:Mathematics]] | [[Category:Mathematics]] | ||
Revision as of 21:17, 1 June 2009
Contents
Age
5
Materials
Preparation
This is an individual presentation.
Presentation
- Have the child bring over the two trays of fractions.
- Write a multiplication equation on the paper: 2/8 x 3 =
- Directress tells the child, “We will take 2/8 four times”.
- Take 2/10 one time, two times, three times and four times.
- Push them all together and have the child count the total number of 10ths. (8)
- Show the child how to write the answer.
- Do a few with the child and then have the child do some by himself.
Control Of Error
The Directress.
Points Of Interest
Purpose
- To help the child gain a sensorial impression of fraction.
- To introduce the concept and notation of fractions.
- To introduce sensorial exploration of equivalency among fractions.
- To introduce simple operations.
Variation
Links
Handouts/Attachments
