Developing Effective Fractions Instruction for K-8

In this archive, Chris Dwyer and Clare Heidema of RMC Research Corporation shared practical tools and resources on fractions from Doing What Works's site. Their presentation also addressed the fundamental concepts underlying fractions. Use the archived online slideshow below with the topics by time document on the right to guide your overview.



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Presenters

Kelly Stuart (Primary)

Director of Dissemination (Doing What Works)
WestEd

Clare Heidema (Primary)

Senior Research Associate
RMC Research

Chris Dwyer (Primary)

Senior Vice President
RMC Research

Description

Helping students understand fractions is of critical importance to their advancement in mathematics. In this webinar, two of the developers of the media and materials for the new Doing What Works fractions topic will give you a tour of site highlights. The site includes the most up-to-date research-based advice for educators and addresses fundamental concepts underlying the following:

• Initial Fraction Concepts


• Operations with fractions


• Use of the number line


• Ratio and proportion

Participants can interact with the presenters and each other in learning how to use the professional development media and training materials on the site. These include discussion prompts, comprehensive planning tools, and a planning tool to help support instruction with the Common Core State Standards.  

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