Episode Details

Can kids reason about fraction division? In this episode Pam and Kim explore the definition of fractions through a Problem String and show how you can help students build experiences so that fraction division is a natural outcome.
Talking Points:

• Can students reason about 1/25 divided by 4?
• Dividing parts of candy bars Problem String experience
• Discovering the definition of fractions
• Kids can intuit!

See Episodes 142-144 for more about fraction division.

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