Fractions have a bad reputation as being incomprehensible and unpredictable. Cartoons and jokes exploit this fear of fractions for amusement. Believe or not, it’s all a huge misunderstanding. Fractions are amazing. Fractions are necessary. ... Read More
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RightStart Fractions
Presentation Information We hope you enjoyed the presentation! To support your learning about fractions, here is a pdf of the presentation you attended. Also, here is a linear fraction chart for you to print and use. If you would ... Read More
Fractions: From Frightening to Fantastic
Presentation Information We hope you enjoyed the presentation! To support your learning about fractions, here is a pdf of the presentation you attended. Also, here is a linear fraction chart for you to print and use. If you would like a ... Read More
2020 Summer Game #3: Drawing Tools, Squares, and Fractions
A couple years back, I attended the National Unicycle Convention in Rapid City, SD. Yes, you did read “unicycle.” They do things on unicycles that you just can’t believe. Hockey, for example. They play basketball. They race. They perform ... Read More
Geometry, Fractions, and VideoText
My daughter and I talked about the definition of a line segment this morning. She looked at me with wide eyes and asked incredulously, "Has there ever been a true line in all the history of geometry?" I loved it. Thanks for helping to start the ... Read More
Dr. Cotter on Language
Mathematical Words In mathematics, we can’t do much without using language. Even though the mathematician may write a mass of equations, she needs words to explain their meaning. Good math instruction requires careful attention to the terms ... Read More