Fractions
Teaching fractions begins with partitioning shapes into equal parts. We typically start with halves and fourths, and then move on to thirds, fifths, sixths, and so on. At this stage, students are also introduced to the concepts of numerators and denominators. This can be a bit confusing for them, as they are used to working with whole numbers. However, children are visual learners, and they learn best by seeing things. Therefore, it is important to use visuals when teaching fractions. One of the most common visuals used to teach fractions is pizza. Students can easily relate the concept of a […]