Overview

Using the representations of ¾ activity from Session 2, this part focuses on making connections across different representations of the same mathematical idea. Connecting mathematical ideas to a particular representation or across representations is a central aspect of teaching and learning mathematics. For example, making connections across representations can support students’ sensemaking by enhancing their understanding of each representation being connected.

Key Points

• Making connections across representations draws upon and highlights foundational ideas in mathematics.
• When connecting different representations of fractions, these ideas include identifying the whole and equal partitioning.