Ep 48: Fractions, A Money Model

It's time to talk about everyone's two favorite things: fractions and money! Fraction equivalence is a super important concept in mathematics, and it is best developed naturally in familiar circumstances. In this episode Pam and Kim use coin denominations to demonstrate how students can learn to reason about fractional equivalence. 
Talking Points

• If you understand fractional equivalence, you don't have to memorize any rules for operators of fractions
• Interchanging use of decimal and fraction notation in a part-whole scenario
• Kim's uncomfortable relationship with nickels