Jim Franklin

This multi-part lesson focuses on a five-step process for teaching fractions implementing Slide-A-Round math manipulatives. It includes a long demonstration video produced by the Mississippi Hearing-Vision Project, a shorter Easter Seals video, decision-making guide, order form, rubric of assessment process, two printable handouts (12ths & 16ths) of problems, and one each (12ths & 16ths) Slide-A-Round Math fractions manipulatives - student versions shipped via USPS. It also includes a link t

Slide-A-Round Math Manipulatives are a visual, hands-on way for students to visualize the abstract concept of rounding numbers up to 10,000,000, equivalent fractions in 12ths and 16ths, decimals, weight, elapsed time, and money. Students incorporate a series of movable slides with visual cues such as lines and arrows to assist in approximating and rounding numbers. Teachers often administer this assessment as a benchmark or post-test/review of required common core math standards.