Number Sense Foundations
Develop strong mathematical understanding through place value, number relationships and flexible thinking strategies.
Big Ideas
- Fractions represent equal parts of a whole
- Fractions can describe quantity, division and comparison
- Equivalent fractions represent the same amount
- Fractions and decimals are related
Common Misconceptions
Students think larger denominators mean larger fractions
Students compare numerators only
Students struggle with equivalence
Students confuse numerator and denominator roles
Teaching Strategies
Fraction walls
Visual models
Concrete materials
Think-aloud comparisons
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