Difference between revisions of "Fractions: Multiplication by a whole number"

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=== Age  ===
 
=== Age  ===
  
5<br>
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=== Materials  ===
 
=== Materials  ===
  
*Red fraction circles in green frames (ten circles: 1 is undivided and the others are divided into 2 -10 equal parts.
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*Red fraction circles in green frames (ten circles: 1 is undivided and the others are divided into 2 -10 equal parts.  
 
*Label with fractions written on them: 1, 1/2, 1/2, 1/3  
 
*Label with fractions written on them: 1, 1/2, 1/2, 1/3  
 
*Pencil and paper  
 
*Pencil and paper  
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=== Preparation  ===
 
=== Preparation  ===
  
This is an individual presentation.<br>
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This is an individual presentation.<br>  
  
 
=== Presentation  ===
 
=== Presentation  ===
  
 
#Have the child bring over the two trays of fractions.  
 
#Have the child bring over the two trays of fractions.  
#Write a multiplication equation on the paper:&nbsp; 2/8&nbsp;x 3 =  
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#Write a multiplication equation on the paper:&nbsp; 2/8&nbsp;x 4 =  
 
#Directress tells the child, “We will take 2/8 four times”.  
 
#Directress tells the child, “We will take 2/8 four times”.  
 
#Take 2/10 one time, two times, three times and four times.  
 
#Take 2/10 one time, two times, three times and four times.  
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=== Control Of Error  ===
 
=== Control Of Error  ===
  
The Directress.<br>
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The Directress.<br>  
  
 
=== Points Of Interest  ===
 
=== Points Of Interest  ===
  
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=== Purpose  ===
 
=== Purpose  ===
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=== Variation  ===
 
=== Variation  ===
  
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=== Handouts/Attachments  ===
 
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[[Category:Mathematics]]
 
[[Category:Mathematics]]

Latest revision as of 06:02, 2 June 2009

Age

5

Materials

  • Red fraction circles in green frames (ten circles: 1 is undivided and the others are divided into 2 -10 equal parts.
  • Label with fractions written on them: 1, 1/2, 1/2, 1/3
  • Pencil and paper
  • Skittles

Preparation

This is an individual presentation.

Presentation

  1. Have the child bring over the two trays of fractions.
  2. Write a multiplication equation on the paper:  2/8 x 4 =
  3. Directress tells the child, “We will take 2/8 four times”.
  4. Take 2/10 one time, two times, three times and four times.
  5. Push them all together and have the child count the total number of 10ths. (8)
  6. Show the child how to write the answer.
  7. 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