A NEW WAY TO LOOK AT FRACTIONS

Math is a subject that inspires so many feelings in both students and teachers. It’s a subject that some seem to automatically excel in and others struggle. One thing that remains universal is there are varied ways to teach math, which is good because kids learn differently. What makes sense to one child may seem like learning quantum physics to another, but a different way of explaining or seeing how to work a problem or understand a concept can make all the difference! Join Janna as she chats with RightStart Math VP, Kathleen Cotter Clayton about a different way to understand, look at and teach fractions. ABOUT RIGHTSTART MATH | RightStart™ Mathematics is a complete elementary and middle-school program that uses visualization of quantities, de-emphasizes counting and provides strategies and games for learning the facts. The primary learning tool is the AL Abacus, a specially designed two-sided kinesthetic and visual abacus. Links mentioned in the podcast are here; https://rightstartmath.com/rightstart-fractions-2/ A download pdf is here; https://rightstartmath.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2022-RightStart-Fractions.pdf RightStart Math is available for purchase at www.rightstartmath.com or www.bookshark.com/rightstart LISTENER COUPON CODE ★Request your coupon code to use on any purchase at bookshark.com. Kathleen  00:34: I am Kathleen Cotter Clayton, as you said, and I am the Vice President of RightStart Mathematics. Janna  01:05: Well, I know that fractions can be very intimidating for people, so we are going to put them at ease. Let's start off with a hack about fractions, what can we tell our homeschool parents that they can do that can help them start this journey of teaching fractions without any of the negativity that they may have? Kathleen 01:26: First of all, the number one thing is using a linear perspective with your fractions. So often they come in circles. I want to show you how to do it in a line. And it makes so much sense. Thanks to show sponsor BookShark. Request a homeschool curriculum catalog or download samples at bookshark.com. If you'd like to share an aha moment, an inspirational quote, a homeschool hack, a book you're loving, or a suggested podcast topic/guest, leave a comment at bookshark.com/podcast. We'd love to feature your reflection on a future episode.