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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