1. What is the best way to teach fractions?

3. Teaching Fractions Visually By Betty Crume

4. Subtopics:  “Teaching fractions visually” defined  Examples of teaching fractions visually  Research that supports this approach

5. Teaching Fractions Visually? Using images to help children understand abstract concepts http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/maths/contents.htm Using manipulatives to help tactile learners http://www.k6educators.about.com/cs/math/a/ teachfractions.htm

6. Examples of Visual Fractions http://www.edhelper.com/math/fractionsfg507. html http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/fractions/ colorful-fraction-circles.pdf http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/maths/contents.htm

7. Research-Based Approach  Using manipulatives satisfies NCTM standards http://www.ericdigests. Org.2000 -2/fractions.htm http://www.standards.nctm.org/document/examples/index. htm  Supports visual/tactile learners “Fractions from concrete to Abstract Using Playdough Mathematics”