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Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions is something every student should learn, but often numerous students are left behind in the mathematical dust when a math textbook is followed page by page. Finding the lowest common denominator, changing denominators, not changing denominators, finding a reciprocal, and reducing to lowest terms are complex issues and often very difficult for many math phobic students. This handout encompasses how I teach fractions so these students can be successful.
The teaching methods included target the kinesthetic learner, the visual/spatial learner, the auditory student, and the student who has a learning disability. The unconventional techniques described in this eight page handout will always work. Sometimes the numbers will be large, but when the students learn the divisibility rules for 2, 3, 5, and 10, they can easily reduce most fractions. The divisibility rules are included on pages 9 and 10 of the handout.
I currently use these methods to teach fractions to remedial math students on the college level.
Below are other fraction assessments available at my store. Just click on the link.
Fractions: A Cumulative Math Test (all operations)
Fractions: An Introductory Test
Fractions, Decimals and Percents: A Chapter Test
Fraction Summative Assessment with an Ice Cream Theme
Fraction Summative Project with a Pizza Theme
Do you need some alternative ways to help your students to reduce fractions? Check out the resource below:
Using Digital Root and the Divisibility Rules to Help Reduce Fractions
The teaching methods included target the kinesthetic learner, the visual/spatial learner, the auditory student, and the student who has a learning disability. The unconventional techniques described in this eight page handout will always work. Sometimes the numbers will be large, but when the students learn the divisibility rules for 2, 3, 5, and 10, they can easily reduce most fractions. The divisibility rules are included on pages 9 and 10 of the handout.
I currently use these methods to teach fractions to remedial math students on the college level.
Below are other fraction assessments available at my store. Just click on the link.
Fractions: A Cumulative Math Test (all operations)
Fractions: An Introductory Test
Fractions, Decimals and Percents: A Chapter Test
Fraction Summative Assessment with an Ice Cream Theme
Fraction Summative Project with a Pizza Theme
Do you need some alternative ways to help your students to reduce fractions? Check out the resource below:
Using Digital Root and the Divisibility Rules to Help Reduce Fractions
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sandra1044
Hi,
very helpful
very helpful
April 7, 2013 
Scipi (TpT Seller)
I trust these different ways of teaching fractions will help your students.
April 8, 2013
Denise Turner (TpT Seller)
This packet would be ok for most students who have a foundation built. Unfortunately, my students were too low to even grasp this packet initally.
March 9, 2013
Scipi (TpT Seller)
Denise - I am so sorry this won't work right now, but I hope that after your students have the foundation that these strategies will be useful.
March 10, 2013
teacherokes
Very helpful
February 11, 2013
Scipi (TpT Seller)
I am so glad you took the time to leave me positive feedback. Thank you.
February 12, 2013
deeflynn
I can't wait to use this with my remedial college students. I just remember how confusing all of the operation rules were for them last semester. I'll let you know how it goes.
January 27, 2013
Scipi (TpT Seller)
Dee - This is the very reason I developed this resource. My remedial college students had the very same problem, but after using these alternative strategies, most of them finally "got" it!
January 28, 2013
vignal
Looks Good!
December 27, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
You are very welcome. I trust these alternative strategies will help your students understand fractions.
December 13, 2012
Wahrco
Very useful resource. I was not aware of all these methods and am anxious to try them out in my fifth grade classroom!
December 9, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
I use many of these methods with my remedial math college students who finally "get" fractions for the first time!
December 10, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
I still use these strategies with some of my remedial students on the college level.
December 7, 2012
katecoleman09
Good to give parents to help at home
December 5, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
I had never thought using this resource in that way. Thanks for sharing!
December 6, 2012
elizwillis
Good resource
November 24, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
Thank you for your feedback. I hope these alternate ways to solve fractions will help your students who just "don't get it".
November 24, 2012
Brenda Baner
THANKS!
November 21, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
I am so glad to see another use for this resource. Thank you for sharing.
November 2, 2012
kerichau
Great job!
October 21, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
I trust your students will enjoy learning fractions in a new and different way.
October 22, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
I hope the strategies will help their mathematical light bulbs to finally go on!
October 15, 2012
jlynne
:-)
October 2, 2012
jackjoli
Thank you!
September 30, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
I hope you find these strategies helpful, especially for your visual and kinesthetic learners.
September 30, 2012
Whaealisa
Can't wait to use this on Monday!
September 29, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
I really believe your students will like learning a new approach to fractions. Thanks for stopping by my store and taking the time to rate this resource.
September 29, 2012
Samantha Peterson (TpT Seller)
This was wonderful to use with my lower level students who were confused with the traditional way to add and subtract fractions. Thank you!
September 20, 2012
ehensl
My middle schoolers are going to love all the movements!
September 9, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
Any time you can add motion to teaching, the students have an easier time remembering. I hope your students enjoy the activities.
September 9, 2012
mamaloon
This will be another great option as a resource for my incoming 7th graders ~ the Common Core, when implemented from Kindergarten, helps students become proficient with fractions by the time they enter Grade 7. Since we are "jumping into it", however, my remedial students will need re-teaching and practice with these conceots and skills. This will be a great review resource!
August 27, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
Yeah! I am always delighted when my products are able to help "mathphobics". I use these strategies with my remeidal college math students, and I love seeing the light bulbs go on!
August 28, 2012
tara8018
thank you so much
August 25, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
You are very welcomed. I use many of these strategies with my remedial math college students, and I trust they will prove useful to you as well.
August 25, 2012
pjfig123
Thank you
August 11, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
You are very welcomed. My remedial math college students use many of these strategies to help them be successful when working with fractions.
August 11, 2012
RB83648
Thank you.
August 1, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
I still use many of these strategies with my remedial math college students who have fraction-phobia.
August 2, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
I still use them with my remedial math students at the local college where I teach.
July 18, 2012
Sparklee
Thanks for this concise, informative explanation of fractions. Hoping this will help my kids master these skills, instead of feeling intimidated by fractions!
July 2, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
Your postive feedback is so-o-o appreciated. I use these strategies with my math remedial students on the college level, and for the firsst time, many actually can do fractions!
July 3, 2012
tawnyajacobs
I am excited to try out these fraction methods with my ELL students!
June 5, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
I know they will work well. I use them with my remedial math college students who finally "get" fractions.
June 6, 2012
The Marvelous Middle Grades (TpT Seller)
Great set of examples. My students often struggle with fractions and the different operations.
May 8, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
I love these visual ways to teach fractions. My remedial college students use these strategies all of the time. I hope they are successful for you as well.
May 8, 2012
skees4
Perfect for reteaching!
May 6, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
You bet! I developed this resource to help my remedial math students (college level) to finally understand and grasp fractions. I trust you will find it to be a useful math tool.
May 7, 2012
angiegarcia2000
My students liked this as a study tool.
April 15, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
I am so glad your students found the activities as a useful math tool. Thanks for taking the time to comment and rate this product for me.
April 16, 2012
rosiehemans
The students that I tutor really liked this resource and found it very helpful
April 3, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
This is one item that I continually use with my remedial math students (college level), Many actually understand fractions for the first time! Thanks for your positive input.
April 3, 2012
SamiaLongi
Very engaging and fun.
March 19, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
I use this to teach fractions to my remedial math college students. For the first time in their lives, many are actually able to do fraction computation!
March 19, 2012
dsgillett
This is a good comprehensive resource for instruction and review.
March 17, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
Thank you for your positive comments. This is how I teach fractions to my rememdial math college students whom I refer to as "mathphobics".
March 17, 2012
Stanfills
Great resource!
February 15, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
Thank you for your positive feedback. This is one of my favorite resources. When I teach fractions this way, my students actually get it!
February 15, 2012
David Filipek (TpT Seller)
A great way to get students to understand operations in fractions. A lot of work here - very well organized and designed.
August 16, 2011
Ann Marie Smith (TpT Seller)
Looks great! I wish my math teachers would have been creative...times have changed! That's a good thing! If I taught Math, I'd definitely use it.
Ann Marie Smith
Ann Marie Smith
August 15, 2011
Marlington
This is the most complete and usable, teacher friendly, kid friendly approach to presenting fractions. It is so easy, I don't know why I never thought of it before. With this approach you leave all the clutter of fractions behind and give the kids an easily understandable approach. Thanks
August 14, 2011
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