Comparing Fractions: Using Strategies and Discourse to Develop Conceptual Understanding

Heidi Eisenreich; Katie Harshman

Comparing Fractions: Using Strategies and Discourse to Develop Conceptual Understanding

Heidi Eisenreich
, Katie Harshman

Mathematical Sciences

University of Central Florida

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Abstract

This presentation was included in the Wisconsin Mathematics Council Annual Conference.

Participants will be asked to compare fractions by using different strategies. They will draw pictures to make sense of the problem and their strategies will be shared with the group. Come ready to do some math! The focus will be on Grade 3.

Original language	American English
State	Published - Oct 1 2015
Event	Wisconsin Mathematics Council Annual Conference (WMC) - Duration: Oct 1 2015 → …

Conference

Conference	Wisconsin Mathematics Council Annual Conference (WMC)
Period	10/1/15 → …

Disciplines

Education
Mathematics

Keywords

Comparing Fractions
Develop Conceptual Understanding
Discourse
Strategies

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Comparing Fractions: Using Strategies and Discourse to Develop Conceptual Understanding

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