Ep 45: 5 Interpretations of Rational Numbers

Time to get into fractions! There is so much to learn about teaching fractions and in this episode we wanted to lay some important ground work.  All too often we limit students to just one or two of the important ways fractions can be interpreted. When we help students fully understand fractions, their ability to think proportionally skyrockets!
Talking Points

• The 5 Interpretations of Rational Numbers (Credit to Susan Lamon)
• Solving fractions with reasoning!
• Applying all 5 interpretations to one problem