tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post3123109177757795272..comments2024-03-21T03:54:48.886-04:00Comments on The Elementary Math Maniac: Math Books That Will Change Your Teaching!The Math Maniachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06177173988483052908noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-61946078441597731622014-08-29T17:48:17.341-04:002014-08-29T17:48:17.341-04:00The toughest part for me is balancing time spent h...The toughest part for me is balancing time spent helping my older students really understand how fraction operations work, with learning efficient algorithms (and practicing them) so that they can use fractions fluently as one of many mathematical tools at their disposal.foodmathquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06681120171564102892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-900534744264846972014-08-29T09:26:15.025-04:002014-08-29T09:26:15.025-04:00This looks interesting as fractions have been a ho...This looks interesting as fractions have been a hot topic lately since so many children and adults have trouble with them.Christenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00184852437382780703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-65285325725087654642014-08-28T00:23:13.364-04:002014-08-28T00:23:13.364-04:00Seems like a great resource. I teach 6th grade an...Seems like a great resource. I teach 6th grade and they still struggle with understanding fractions...often they can do the work, but have no idea why the answer is correct conceptually. <br /><i><b><a href="http://ihave2questions.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">I Have 2 Questions</a></b></i>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13549747418270121788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-50637774896097999162014-08-27T22:32:55.184-04:002014-08-27T22:32:55.184-04:00I teach basic skills math to 1-3 graders. No matt...I teach basic skills math to 1-3 graders. No matter what I do I can't get them to remember the meaning of the numerator and denominator!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08216825607746414842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-48130258059482293172014-08-25T21:34:08.177-04:002014-08-25T21:34:08.177-04:00When I taught fractions I found that students did ...When I taught fractions I found that students did not understand why during division that a reciprocal was taken of one fraction then they could multiply across. This year I anticipate my students struggling with the concept of what a fraction actually is. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13974583660661717880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-52690013947887392982014-08-25T20:35:58.758-04:002014-08-25T20:35:58.758-04:00I found it tough to get students to understand tha...I found it tough to get students to understand that 1/2 doesn't always equal to another 1/2, it all depends on the whole! I finally found a great hands-on activity that works - but it's so hard to explain, I'd have to take pictures (hmmm.. future blog post!)<br /><br />Thanks, <br />Linda<br />The Purple TeacherAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16304592091106230579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-88614606542410741422014-08-25T05:28:46.371-04:002014-08-25T05:28:46.371-04:00This book does a great job of showing what misconc...This book does a great job of showing what misconceptions kids have and what formative assessment prompts to give to elicit these misconceptions and how to help kids get over them!The Math Maniachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06177173988483052908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-61343484265161307852014-08-24T23:42:05.118-04:002014-08-24T23:42:05.118-04:00As a math coach I am always seeking out informatio...As a math coach I am always seeking out information that will benefit my teachers!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04428120164290005918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-44489448122060867432014-08-24T23:13:35.616-04:002014-08-24T23:13:35.616-04:00Fractions in general are very hard!Fractions in general are very hard!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15505049309918800857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-49179045398771267192014-08-24T23:00:03.742-04:002014-08-24T23:00:03.742-04:00Division & multiplication of fractions is the ...Division & multiplication of fractions is the hardest for my students to understand. Lots of modeling and picture drawing. :) Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00734125215441968376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-35351603249629453442014-08-24T21:09:20.548-04:002014-08-24T21:09:20.548-04:00I would like more real fraction connections. Many ...I would like more real fraction connections. Many fraction problems or activities are not something we really think of in fractions so they seem fake when you use the problems. I would really like to learn more about teaching without misconceptions.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16391166514984059791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-10136045167693551022014-08-24T19:36:17.098-04:002014-08-24T19:36:17.098-04:00Fractions is my biggest challenge due to fact that...Fractions is my biggest challenge due to fact that the students have so many misconceptions. Once those misconceptions are formed, it is difficult to break through. Hopefully, this book will give me a few more tools to break those darn misconceptions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-59043822250948576252014-08-24T18:45:39.777-04:002014-08-24T18:45:39.777-04:00My biggest challenge when teaching fractions is fr...My biggest challenge when teaching fractions is fractions as a part of a group, such as 1 flower is white and 3 are pink. As a 1st grade teacher, you've made me wonder if I'm teaching the wrong way--I NEED this book! :-)Terri Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14061859945127462532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-51234509049268416352014-08-24T17:06:40.650-04:002014-08-24T17:06:40.650-04:00I recently moved to an intervention position where...I recently moved to an intervention position where I'm teaching fractions to 5th graders for the first time. This book looks like a fantastic resource!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11907711994715471474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-62114220964409831492014-08-24T15:15:45.832-04:002014-08-24T15:15:45.832-04:00Differentiating how I teach fractions is the large...Differentiating how I teach fractions is the largest challenge to my instruction. Thank you for the recommendation of this resource!TMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14987644807163247203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-46696572051840321672014-08-24T14:35:03.845-04:002014-08-24T14:35:03.845-04:00Fractions are always challenging for my students. ...Fractions are always challenging for my students. I think this is because the whole concept is very abstract to them. This book could really help my fraction instruction! Thanks for the giveaway :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09895291063993998705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-14847917493877003342014-08-24T13:31:14.763-04:002014-08-24T13:31:14.763-04:00I have a hard time getting the students to know wh...I have a hard time getting the students to know when to multiply and when to divide fractions in word problems.Karen Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17279523628083543770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-81741129220279075032014-08-24T12:50:33.258-04:002014-08-24T12:50:33.258-04:00I have always tried to teach fractions with hands-...I have always tried to teach fractions with hands-on activities, but your post has made me realize there's more to consider. I have to read this book!<br />Brandi<br />The Research Based ClassroomAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15288116442170007656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-85031357436495760002014-08-24T11:39:29.358-04:002014-08-24T11:39:29.358-04:00Fractions can be so difficult for teachers and lea...Fractions can be so difficult for teachers and learners. I would love to share this resource with teachers at my school!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17905156517429306049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-18931875174774591922014-08-24T11:18:15.842-04:002014-08-24T11:18:15.842-04:00I think the most challenging part of teaching frac...I think the most challenging part of teaching fractions is making sure they understand that the when you are talking about a unit fraction - thebigger the denominator, the smaller the piece. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-84798901530278612152014-08-24T11:18:04.845-04:002014-08-24T11:18:04.845-04:00I LOVE teaching fractions--there is so much we can...I LOVE teaching fractions--there is so much we can do to help students develop their number sense for those "numbers between the whole numbers"!<br />The Teacher Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04936657056940797588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-66801866351382134292014-08-24T10:44:47.143-04:002014-08-24T10:44:47.143-04:00I would love some inspiration on teaching fraction...I would love some inspiration on teaching fractions. I am tired of pizza and brownies for fractions and I am always looking for new ways to teach my 4th grade students a deeper understanding of fraction concepts.Ms. McLean's 4th grade classhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17800205985470147938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-53996536837674052232014-08-24T10:42:30.361-04:002014-08-24T10:42:30.361-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Ms. McLean's 4th grade classhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17800205985470147938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-77966124982800261752014-08-24T10:42:28.781-04:002014-08-24T10:42:28.781-04:00What I find challenging about teaching fractions i...What I find challenging about teaching fractions is EVERYTHING! I have moved this year from teaching kindergarten to 3rd grade, which I have never taught...so everything is tougher because it's above the number 20! LOL! But I am trying very hard to make sure the students are getting the material needed and using INB's.Jennifer Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14846900654942395558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-79129104868377868202014-08-24T10:40:16.266-04:002014-08-24T10:40:16.266-04:00This book seems great. We covered some of these co...This book seems great. We covered some of these concepts during the Math Endorsement class I am taking. Don't be embarressed about the number lines. I've been there too! I think I want a copy of this one!<br /><br />Greg<br /><a title="Mr Elementary Math Blog" href="http://mrelementarymath.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Mr Elementary Math Blog</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04721270175723874419noreply@blogger.com