week 7

Question 1

Identify the different models of fraction concepts and provide an example of each

Answer 1

concepts & models

-Part-Whole concept
Regional model,
Area model, Linear model & Set model.

-Quotient concept: Fractions as Division – e.g. 2 pizzas shared between 3 ppl. Or. 6 cakes shared among 3 people.

• Ratio concept: Expressing fractions as a ratio.
  e. g. sues dog is on fifth of the height of sue.

Go over notes! you need to know how to draw them!

Question 2

Misconceptions in fractions

Answer 2

** look at notes for misconceptions**

• In teaching fractions we need to focus on developing an understanding that fractions involve equal parts or collection of parts of a whole.

Question 3

Draw representations of 1¾, ⅗ = 6/10 , ⅔ > ⅗? Explain your models.

Answer 3

notes