After lots of examples with pattern blocks, we moved to pictures in our journals. We started with the mixed number, drew the picture, then named it as an improper fraction. After several of those, we started with the improper fraction, drew the picture, then named it as a mixed number.
The next day, we talked
about how we went between the two types of fractions using pictures to
help us. After examining our pictures, we noticed some shortcuts to help
us be more efficient when changing from one type of fraction to the
other. Eventually, the kids discovered the multiplication and division
connection to help speed them along.
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