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Description
Written to meet 3rd and 4th grade standards, use these sets to enhance the teaching of fractions at that level; help older students who are struggling; or use them with younger students who are ready to move ahead more quickly.
Each set includes a Student Workbook, Instructional Hints & Answer Key, and one set of plastic fraction blocks. Fractions blocks are transparent fraction tiles (3 whole hexagons, 6 halves, 9 thirds, and 15 sixths).
Student Workbook A is for 3rd grade and includes 32 lessons. Lessons are short and begin with instruction followed by exercises. Colored illustrations that match the fraction tiles accompany every explanation. Lessons are progressive and include foundational information for using this program, lines and points on number line, fractions equivalent to whole numbers; numerator and denominator; comparing fractions; adding & subtracting fractions; multiplying a fraction by a whole number and division by a unit fraction.
Student Workbook B is 4th grade and includes 45 lessons that cover recognizing/comparing/adding fractions with the same denominator; comparing & recognizing fractions; converting/adding/subtracting mixed and improper fractions; equivalent fractions; and fractions in word problems using the four functions.
Student Workbook C is intended for 5th grade and includes 49 lessons that cover recognizing fractions and equivalent fractions, adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators and mixed fractions, solving word problems that involve fractions, understanding fractional relationships, expressing word problems as equations, multiplying and mentally multiplying a fraction by a fraction, finding the area of a rectangle with a fractional side, and understanding division of fractions.
Instructional Hints & Answer Key offers suggestions for how to present the lessons; quick reference chart for the sequence of lessons;, and small format student pages with answers. Student workbooks aren't reproducible, so are available for purchase separately if working with multiple students.
Add a visual and kinesthetic component to your fraction lessons for that extra boost of understanding. ~ Donna
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.