by Michael Nicoloff | Jun 29, 2018
What Makes Fractions So Difficult? There’s something weird about fractions. If the numerator, which is the top, is the same, the bigger the denominator the smaller the fraction. – Jordan, Grade 5 student Like Jordan, many students feel that “there’s something...
by Michael Nicoloff | Jun 29, 2018
Fractions Task 1Task 1: Estimate the answer to 12/13+ 7/8. You will not have time to solve the problem using paper and pencil.A) 1B) 2C) 19D) 21 Discussion Questions: How did you solve the problem, and how might students solve the problem? What insights into fractions...
by Michael Nicoloff | Jun 29, 2018
Fractions Task 3Task 3: Jim has 3/4 of a yard of string which he wishes to divide into pieces, each 1/8 of a yard long. How many pieces will he have?A) 3B) 4C) 6D) 8Discussion Question:How did you solve the problem and how might students solve the problem?Look at the...
by Michael Nicoloff | Jun 29, 2018
Course ContentModuleCourse ContentEstimated Time Needed to CompleteModule 1Lay the Groundwork for Lesson StudyReview Prepare Your Team and conduct any steps your team may need to prepare5-30 minutesReview Study Step 1 – Download the Teaching and Learning Plan5-10...
by Michael Nicoloff | Jun 29, 2018
What is the Structure of the Course?This course is meant to be used alongside our Prepare Your Team and Conduct a Cycle resources. These resources will prepare your team to work together and then guide you through the Study, Plan, Teach, and Reflect phases of the...
