April
16
Let’s Talk Fractions
A fraction is a part of a whole. If Mrs. Sullivan chops an apple into 4 equal pieces to share with her friends, each person will be 1/4 of the apple.
As we explore and understand fractions, as part of our warm up, I invite several students to volunteer and stand at the front of the room. I then proceed with a question about fractions.
Today’s question was, “With the students at the front, what am I thinking that shows the fraction 3/4?
There were many great guesses including…
- 3/4 of the students are wearing blue tops.
- 3/4 of the students have long sleeves
While those guesses are true, they weren’t the “rule” I was thinking of.
Can you guess my rule? Look carefully!
Your blog was recommended on the Edublogs survey results. It looks like you have a great class with lots of engaging activities. I especially liked the ones in which students had to think of different ways to show 3/4 or 2/3. Very creative! I also enjoyed the room search for 3D shapes and how your students documented this. I hope to let other 3rd grade teachers know about your site! Cindy Elkins, Educational Consultant (OK Math and Reading Lady) cindyelkins.edublogs.org
Dear Cindy aka Math and Reading Lady,
Thank you for taking the time to comment on our blog. It’s wonderful that our blog is recommended on the Edublogs survey results. We try our best to share our learning in fun and engaging ways! We love to stay connected with our global audience and keep our learning real-world and relevant.
Have a great day!
Mrs. R. Sullivan
My rule was 3 students have colourful laces and one has dark laces! Good guesses everyone.
Mrs. S
Hi Mrs. Sullivan,
My guess is that 3/4 of the students have brown eyes. Am I correct?
Jacob B’s mom
Good try, Mrs. B! However, that’s not my rule. Keep guessing!