Using Manipulatives to Teach Fraction Concepts Copyright 2019

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Using Manipulatives to Teach Fraction Concepts Copyright 2019 Sarah R. Powell, Ph. D.

Using Manipulatives to Teach Fraction Concepts Copyright 2019 Sarah R. Powell, Ph. D.

srpowell@austin. utexas. edu @sarahpowellphd 119 Copyright 2019 Sarah R. Powell, Ph. D.

srpowell@austin. utexas. edu @sarahpowellphd 119 Copyright 2019 Sarah R. Powell, Ph. D.

Instructional Platform INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY Explicit instruction Precise language Multiple representations INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES Fluency building

Instructional Platform INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY Explicit instruction Precise language Multiple representations INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES Fluency building Problem solving instruction Motivation component Copyright 2019 Sarah R. Powell, Ph. D.

Explicit Instruction Modeling Practice Clear Explanation Guided Practice Planned Examples Independent Practice Supporting Practices

Explicit Instruction Modeling Practice Clear Explanation Guided Practice Planned Examples Independent Practice Supporting Practices • Asking the right questions • Eliciting frequent responses • Providing immediate specific feedback • Maintaining a brisk pace Copyright 2019 Sarah R. Powell, Ph. D.

Precise Language Use formal math language concise Use terms precisely Copyright 2019 Sarah R.

Precise Language Use formal math language concise Use terms precisely Copyright 2019 Sarah R. Powell, Ph. D.

Multiple Representations Abstract Concrete Copyright 2019 Sarah R. Powell, Ph. D. Pictorial

Multiple Representations Abstract Concrete Copyright 2019 Sarah R. Powell, Ph. D. Pictorial

Copyright 2019 Sarah R. Powell, Ph. D.

Copyright 2019 Sarah R. Powell, Ph. D.

Length/Measurement Fractions are appropriated by length Fraction tiles/bars Copyright 2019 Sarah R. Powell, Ph.

Length/Measurement Fractions are appropriated by length Fraction tiles/bars Copyright 2019 Sarah R. Powell, Ph. D.

Length/Measurement Fractions are appropriated by length Cuisenaire rods Copyright 2019 Sarah R. Powell, Ph.

Length/Measurement Fractions are appropriated by length Cuisenaire rods Copyright 2019 Sarah R. Powell, Ph. D.

Length/Measurement Fractions are appropriated by length Number line Copyright 2019 Sarah R. Powell, Ph.

Length/Measurement Fractions are appropriated by length Number line Copyright 2019 Sarah R. Powell, Ph. D.

Select a fraction and teach using the length model. Explicit instruction Precise language Multiple

Select a fraction and teach using the length model. Explicit instruction Precise language Multiple representations Copyright 2019 Sarah R. Powell, Ph. D.

Area/Region Shapes divided into equal sections Fraction circles Copyright 2019 Sarah R. Powell, Ph.

Area/Region Shapes divided into equal sections Fraction circles Copyright 2019 Sarah R. Powell, Ph. D.

Area/Region Shapes divided into equal sections Geoboards Copyright 2019 Sarah R. Powell, Ph. D.

Area/Region Shapes divided into equal sections Geoboards Copyright 2019 Sarah R. Powell, Ph. D.

Area/Region Shapes divided into equal sections Pattern blocks Copyright 2019 Sarah R. Powell, Ph.

Area/Region Shapes divided into equal sections Pattern blocks Copyright 2019 Sarah R. Powell, Ph. D.

Area/Region Shapes divided into equal sections Legos Copyright 2019 Sarah R. Powell, Ph. D.

Area/Region Shapes divided into equal sections Legos Copyright 2019 Sarah R. Powell, Ph. D.

Select a fraction and teach using the area model. Explicit instruction Precise language Multiple

Select a fraction and teach using the area model. Explicit instruction Precise language Multiple representations Copyright 2019 Sarah R. Powell, Ph. D.

Set/Discrete Individual shapes match the fraction Two-color counters Copyright 2019 Sarah R. Powell, Ph.

Set/Discrete Individual shapes match the fraction Two-color counters Copyright 2019 Sarah R. Powell, Ph. D.

Set/Discrete Individual shapes match the fraction Copyright 2019 Sarah R. Powell, Ph. D.

Set/Discrete Individual shapes match the fraction Copyright 2019 Sarah R. Powell, Ph. D.

Select a fraction and teach using the set model. Explicit instruction Precise language Multiple

Select a fraction and teach using the set model. Explicit instruction Precise language Multiple representations Copyright 2019 Sarah R. Powell, Ph. D.

Copyright 2019 Sarah R. Powell, Ph. D.

Copyright 2019 Sarah R. Powell, Ph. D.

Improper Fractions equal to or greater than 1 Numerator is equal to or greater

Improper Fractions equal to or greater than 1 Numerator is equal to or greater than denominator Mixed Numbers Select a fraction and teach using two models of fractions. Explicit instruction Precise language A mix of a whole number and a fraction Copyright 2019 Sarah R. Powell, Ph. D. Multiple representations

Equivalent Fractions Determine equivalent fractions. Explicit instruction Precise language Multiple representations Copyright 2019 Sarah

Equivalent Fractions Determine equivalent fractions. Explicit instruction Precise language Multiple representations Copyright 2019 Sarah R. Powell, Ph. D.

Comparing Fractions Compare two fractions. Explicit instruction Precise language Multiple representations Copyright 2019 Sarah

Comparing Fractions Compare two fractions. Explicit instruction Precise language Multiple representations Copyright 2019 Sarah R. Powell, Ph. D.

Ordering Fractions Compare to benchmark fractions Order three fractions. Explicit instruction Precise language Multiple

Ordering Fractions Compare to benchmark fractions Order three fractions. Explicit instruction Precise language Multiple representations Copyright 2019 Sarah R. Powell, Ph. D.

Instructional Platform INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY Explicit instruction Concise language Multiple representations INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES Fluency building

Instructional Platform INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY Explicit instruction Concise language Multiple representations INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES Fluency building Problem solving instruction Motivation component Copyright 2019 Sarah R. Powell, Ph. D.

srpowell@austin. utexas. edu @sarahpowellphd 119 Copyright 2019 Sarah R. Powell, Ph. D.

srpowell@austin. utexas. edu @sarahpowellphd 119 Copyright 2019 Sarah R. Powell, Ph. D.