Ep 48: Fractions, A Money Model

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

It's time to talk about everyone's two favorite things: fractions and money! Fraction equivalence is a super important concept in mathematics, and it is best developed naturally in a familiar context. In this episode Pam and Kim model using coin denominations to reason about fractional equivalence. Talking Points:If you understand fractional equivalence, you don't have to memorize any rules for operators of fractionsExamples of using the money model to think about fraction equivalence, and bonus, fraction operations as well:Using decimals and fraction notation interchangeablyKim's uncomfortable relationship with nickels

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