EPISODE · Mar 21, 2023 · 25 MIN
Ep 144: Fraction Division Pt 3
from Math is Figure-Out-Able! · host Pam Harris
Sure, simple fraction division is figure-out-able, but what about gnarly fractions? In this episode Pam and Kim uncover simple relationships that make division of any fractions figure-out-able!Talking points:What happens when the fractions aren't as nice, especially fractions where their denominators are not factors of each other?Thinking quotitivelyThe connection between division and fractionsFind common denominators to divideUse relative size of the fractions to estimate the quotientWe don't teach rules for students to mimic, we develop relationshipsSee Episodes 142, 143 and 155 for more about fraction division. Check out our social mediaTwitter: @PWHarrisInstagram: Pam Harris_mathFacebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics education
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Sure, simple fraction division is figure-out-able, but what about gnarly fractions? In this episode Pam and Kim uncover simple relationships that make division of any fractions figure-out-able! Talking points: What happens when the fractions aren't as nice, especially fractions where their denominators are not factors of each other?Thinking quotitivelyThe connection between division and fractionsFind common denominators to divideUse relative size of the fractions to estimate the quotientWe do...
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