Fraction Understanding
Q7. Is the learner missing grade level understanding of fractions?
Develop understanding of fractions as numbers.
Extend understanding of fraction equivalence and ordering.
Build fractions from unit fractions by applying and extending previous understandings of operations on whole numbers.
Understand decimal notation for fractions, and compare decimal fractions.
Use equivalent fractions as a strategy to add and subtract fractions.
Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division to multiply and divide fractions.
Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division to divide fractions by fractions.
Apply and extend previous understandings of operations with fractions to add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers.
3.NF.A.1, 3.NF.A.2, 3.NF.A.3
4.NF.A.1, 4.NF.A.2
4.NF.B.3, 4.NF.B.4
4.NF.C.5, 4.NF.C.6, 4.NF.C.7
5.NF.A.1, 5.NF.A.2
5.NF.B.3, 5.NF.B.4, 5.NF.B.5, 5.NF.B.6, 5.NF.B.7
6.NS.A.1
7.NS.A.1, 7.NS.A.2, 7.NS.A.3
Diagnose
Fraction understanding has many components, and misconceptions in one or more of these creates barriers for students.
Learn more about Use of Fraction Models
Learn more about Confusing Fractions and Ratios
More information here: Diagnose: Fraction Understanding
Intervene
All students can have a clear understanding of fraction concepts, which will prepare them to use fractions to solve problems successfully. Effective use of good intervention materials by teachers can quickly remove confusions.
More information here: Intervene: Fraction Understanding
Progress Monitor
Progress monitoring should include a general outcome measure (curriculum-based measure) and a mastery measure (curriculum-embedded measure).
Use a valid and reliable progress monitoring measure if one is available. This training is recommended: Best Practices in Math Progress Monitoring.
More information here: Progress Monitor: Fraction Understanding