Fractions - Session 2: Understanding and using representations of fractions
Part 1: Preview
Overview
Session 1 focused on seeing the mathematical work of teaching, interpreting student thinking, and considering teaching practices.
Session 2 launches the module’s work on understanding and using representations, focusing on:
- The role and importance of representations in mathematics and in mathematics teaching
- Exploring multiple representations of a particular fraction (¾)
- Using representations to make connections in teaching