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Fraction Manipulatives

Lesson Objective: Use manipulatives to build understanding of fractions

Grade 6 / Math / Fractions

11 MIN

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Thought starters

Why does the teacher use the "build it, draw it, write it" method?
How do the fraction strips and circle graphs contribute to student learning?
What steps does the teacher take to help ensure the effective use of the manipulatives?

12 Comments

Jenny Miller Jul 6, 2020 4:01pm

Love this teaching method! The build it, draw it, write it would definitely help my first graders to develop a better understanding of math concepts.

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Kathy Kenney Jul 2, 2020 10:15am

Using the "build it, draw it , write it method is a more effective way to ensure the students have a deeper understanding of the concept. They are more likely to think more about the concept and make connections. Also I believe as the other students are working on these three parts of the method the teacher has time to check in with students who may be struggling.

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Robert Leabo Jun 18, 2016 11:26am

And that's where I struggle for those students who do "get it" and don't need the math manipulatives to show their work. I almost feel like "Am I wasting their time by requiring it?" But then I remember, having that concrete, tangible model WILL help with more complex problems later on if they can SHOW it to help explain their thinking. I tell that them too.

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