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EPISODE · Jan 30, 2024 · 23 MIN

Ep 189: The Operator Meaning of Fractions

from Math is Figure-Out-Able! · host Pam Harris

Finding a fraction of something can be a tricky concept. In this episode Pam and Kim run through two strings that help reason about using fractions as operators.Talking Points:How are unit fractions related like halves, fourth and eighths? Scaling and Over Strategy with unit fractionsFractions as operatorsWhy is scaling a unit fractions critical? Knowing that three fourths is the same as three 1/4s? Knowing non-unit fractions from fractions is a precursor.Thinking of fractions only as part-whole is not sufficient. A different problem string using the operator meaning of fractions.Check out our social mediaTwitter: @PWHarrisInstagram: Pam Harris_mathFacebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics educationLinkedin: Pam Harris Consulting LLC 

Finding a fraction of something can be a tricky concept. In this episode Pam and Kim run through two strings that help reason about using fractions as operators. Talking Points: How are unit fractions related like halves, fourth and eighths? Scaling and Over Strategy with unit fractionsFractions as operatorsWhy is scaling a unit fractions critical? Knowing that three fourths is the same as three 1/4s? Knowing non-unit fractions from fractions is a precursor.Thinking of fractions onl...

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Finding a fraction of something can be a tricky concept. In this episode Pam and Kim run through two strings that help reason about using fractions as operators.Talking Points:How are unit fractions related like halves, fourth and eighths? Scaling...

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