What is the probability of your students will learn from this activity? Pretty likely! Remember in mathematics, permutations order matters! Whereas combinations (in math) order does NOT matter. In this activity the scoop on top does matter! I always save the best for last!
Using student make ice-cream scoops, they manipulate the possible permutations of two and three scoops of ice-cream. They begin with just two scoops- Either AB or BA.
Then they move on to three scoops: ABC, ACB, BAC, B
Do your students need a tool in their hand to find equivalent fractions? Well, here it is! And Free! I printed a class set in color and laminated mine to last. The size of this card is designed to fit in an Index Card size laminating pouch (3½ x 5½), if you're using your own laminating machine. Related fractions are the same color: Green: 1/3 and 1/6 Red: 1/4 and 1/8 Blue: 1/5 and 1/10 Since 1/12 has many, it's its own color. Hope this helps!
2nd - 9th
Fractions, Math
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Experience
25 years teaching
Teaching style
I focus on constructing understanding of math concepts.
My teaching approach includes:
student focus, high interest, conceptual understanding with mathematics whenever possible!
Awards & shining teacher moments
National Board Certified,
Med in Mathematics,
Teacher of the Year,
North Carolina Teacher Academy Trainer
My own education history
Warren Wilson College, BA-1997;
Western Carolina University, Med-2013
Additional biographical information
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DISLIKES: disgruntled people, funding cuts, and dill-pickles
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