I have made brownies (one pan for each class) and asked how to cut the
brownies so each person gets exactly the same size piece.  This develops
fractions, measurement and rulers, area, prime numbers and factors, and
great verbalization of a math problem.  And... any activity involving
food will be successful.

Kathie   

 

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[mailto:specialtopics-bounces at nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Rebecca Metternich
Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2007 9:30 AM
To: specialtopics at nifl.gov
Subject: [SpecialTopics 704] Re: Components of Numeracy

 

I have used inexpensive paper plates and cut them apart.  You can have a
set for each student.  A fun activity would be to bring in a bag of
apples and plastic knives.  After a trip to the restroom to wash hands,
students could cut up their apple, discuss the fractions represented,
and finish with a nutritious snack.

 

I am enjoying the discussion.

 

Rebecca Metternich  

 

 

 

 

 

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[mailto:specialtopics-bounces at nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Rose Steiner
Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 6:31 PM
To: specialtopics at nifl.gov
Subject: [SpecialTopics 699] Re: Components of Numeracy

Kate (and others),

You mentioned  "we had the appropriate manipulatives for -halves,
quarters, eighths, sixteenths, thirds, sixths, twelfths, fifths, and
tenths."  

What exactly do you consider the appropriate manipulatives for these
fractions?   Are there inexpensive ones that work well?  So many of our
sites in Montana have limited funds and I am sure we are not alone.

We have used egg cartons (12 and 18 egg size) for many of these
fractions.  But to do all of these, our class would need to make some
adaptations to the cartons (i.e. cover up some of the egg slots so that
are not a part of the whole, etc).   

I look forward to trying your 10 pages with my students.  ;-)

 

Thanks

Rose Steiner

I am enjoying this great discussion on the special topic of numeracy...


 

 

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