We hope you will join us in this learning series, to deepen your own understanding of fractions and related pedagogy, and to discover how to use the assessment questions in Rethinking Fractions to select tasks and inform instruction. Together, we will consider how this research-based resource can support you in the classroom.
Rethinking Fractions: 8 Core Concepts to Support Assessment and Learning is based on a decade of research with over 80 teachers and 2000 students from Grades 3 to 9. The 8 Core Concepts form a trajectory of learning that builds deep understanding of the complex and challenging topic of fractions.
Each core concept contains detailed examples along with assessment questions designed to reveal student thinking and rich tasks to support learning. Throughout, a focus on unit fractions and powerful representations help to support student confidence and understanding.
SESSION 1
- Why unit fractions are the key to unlocking fractions understanding
- Powerful representations to support student learning
- An introduction to the 8 Core Concepts
SESSION 2
- A deep dive into a selected number of Core Concepts based on participants’ needs/interests
- An exploration of the tasks in Rethinking Fractions
- How to use the assessment questions to inform instruction
Highly recommended to have the book "Rethinking Fractions-8 Core Concepts" (Click for link)
Target Audience
Teachers grade 2-9, Administrators, Educational Coaches, Learning Coaches, Math specialists, District Leaders
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