Culturally Responsive Teaching Tip
Tap the beat of fractions using music from different cultures. The Bomba, a traditional dance rhythm from Puerto Rico, uses 5-beat cycles perfect for practicing fractions like 1/5 or 4/5.
Incorporate seasonal content!
If you're expecting snow, use the predicted inches of precipitation as the denominator. Then measure the actual snowfall for the numerator. Is the fraction proper or improper?
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According to Egyptian mythology, sacred unit fractions were attributed to the eye of Horus, each with a power of two in their denominator.
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In economics, fractional-reserve banking refers to the practice where banks must only hold a fraction of their deposits, loans, and investments as reserves (currency or balances in the central bank's account).
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Asking students questions throughout instruction can keep them engaged and can help you keep a pulse on the class - see what your students are understanding and what content you need to spend more time on.
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In middle school, students experiencing math difficulty (MD) continue to have difficulty with foundational mathematics and prealgebraic skills, such as fractions and proportional reasoning (Jitendra et al., 2017; Shin & Bryant, 2017).
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