Connecting Academics Parents Academic seminars to sharpen skills

Math may look different now. There’s nothing better than seeing your kids SUCCEED and

Times change, technologies change, and knowledge changes about how to teach kids to apply

$Mathematics Florida Standards Focus Grade 3 MAFS. 3. NF. 1. 1 Understand a fraction$

Learning Progression: Fractions 5 Copyright 2009

Let’s Solve It!!! Isaiah, Janai, and Jean want to share a Snickers bar fairly.

Let’s Make Our Own Math Manipulatives!!! 8 Copyright 2009

Let’s Count our Pieces One Fourth Three Fourths Two Fourths 9 Copyright 2009

Number Lines How many thirds make 2 wholes? Use a number line to prove

Let’s Count our Pieces 1 Whole How many fourths are equal one whole? What

$Fractions Greater than One (formerly known as improper fractions) 1 Whole 0 1 2$

Equivalent Fractions Match-Up 16 Copyright 2009

Fractions War – Same Denominator 0 < > 1

Take it Home and Try It! Warning: Implementing this engaging activity will result in

Possible Delivery Models for CAP Sessions: SCHOOL PARENT NIGHT K-5 • • • School

Tips for Success in Organizing CAP sessions: Find a team of people to help

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Connecting Academics & Parents Academic seminars to sharpen skills and build understanding in Fractions

Math may look different now. There’s nothing better than seeing your kids SUCCEED and there’s nothing worse than not being able to help them when they are struggling. Research from Dr. Drew Westen, Emory professor, and 100 Kin 10

Times change, technologies change, and knowledge changes about how to teach kids to apply what they know to real-life situations. for joining in to learn more about how to help with math. Research from Dr. Drew Westen, Emory professor, and 100 Kin 10

$Mathematics Florida Standards Focus Grade 3 MAFS. 3. NF. 1. 1 Understand a fraction$

Mathematics Florida Standards Focus Grade 3 MAFS. 3. NF. 1. 1 Understand a fraction 1/b as the quantity formed by 1 part when a whole is partitioned into b equal parts; understand a fraction a/b as the quantity formed by a parts of size 1/b. MAFS. 3. NF. 1. 2 Understand a fraction as a number on the number line; represent fractions on a number line diagram. MAFS. 3. NF. 1. 3 Explain equivalence of fractions in special cases, and compare fractions by reasoning about their size. MAFS. 3. G. 1. 2 Partition shapes into parts with equal areas. Express the area of each part as a unit fraction of the whole.

Let’s Solve It!!! Isaiah, Janai, and Jean want to share a Snickers bar fairly. How much will each student get? Use a model to justify your thinking. • How would you solve this problem? • How would a 3 rd grader solve this problem? One Third 6 0 1 Copyright 2009

Let’s Solve It!!! Isaiah, Janai, and Jean want to share a Snickers bar fairly. How much will each student get? • 7 Now try solving that same problem using math tools that your children will be using in the classroom. Copyright 2009

$Fractions Greater than One (formerly known as improper fractions) 1 Whole 0 1 2$

Comparing Fractions •

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Fractions War – Same Denominator 0 < > 1

Fractions War – Same Numerator >

Take it Home and Try It! Warning: Implementing this engaging activity will result in an increase in motivation and long-lasting learning. • Find examples of fractions in the real world. Look in magazines and newspapers. Write equivalent fractions for the fraction you find. • Make your own math manipulatives with your child. • Play fractions games like Fractions War and Fraction Match-up to compare and determine equivalent fractions. • When you order pizza or bake brownies, discuss what fraction of the whole you ate. Make predictions about who will eat more and then check your predictions. 24 DO TRY THIS AT HOME! Copyright 2009

Possible Delivery Models for CAP Sessions: SCHOOL PARENT NIGHT K-5 • • • School invites parents to a curriculum night Break-out sessions offered by grade level and content area Teachers who attended TTT or watched voiceover TTT video deliver sessions TEACHER’S OR GRADE LEVEL’S OWN WORKSHOP • • Teachers who attended TTT or watched voiceover TTT video deliver sessions to their own class of parents Grade level can organize a workshop on needed content and have own parent night

Tips for Success in Organizing CAP sessions: Find a team of people to help with organizing the event • Send home bright colored half-sheet flyers and use parent link calls to notify parents • Have parents rsvp • Look for sponsorships from business partners/PTA to have snacks or a full meal for the parents • Consider baby-sitting options on-site • Consider time frames that meet the needs of your parents. • • Morning session, at dismissal, evenings