Understanding Intended School Curricula for Fraction-Decimal-Equivalency and Division of Fractions

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Understanding Intended School Curricula for
Fraction-Decimal-Equivalency and Division of
Fractions

• An Instructors Guide
• to
• Using These Modules

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Contents

• Two modules on Understanding Intended School
  Curricula . . .
• Fraction-Decimal-Percent Equivalency
• Division of Fractions

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Our Approach

• Draws from research on
• Middle grades students mathematical development
• Teacher education concerning rational
  numbersparticularly fraction-decimal-percent
  equivalency and division on fractions
• Representation, misconceptions, and problem
  solving.

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Nature of Modules

• Resources to integrate into your course
• Readings, activities, websites, videos,
  PowerPoint lessons, response documents
• May be used specifically for FDP equivalency
  and/or division of fractions
• May be generalized to other concepts
• NOT a complete methods course

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Methods Used

• Background Reading
• Exploration
• Reflection
• Classroom Discourse
• Threaded Discussion
• Online Instruction

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Materials

• Readings
• Websites
• Response Documents
• Assessment

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Objectives of Modules

• As a result of the experiences with this module,
  participants will
• Investigate the Texas Essential Knowledge and
  Skills (TEKS) as related to fraction-decimal-perce
  nt equivalency and division of fractions.
• Expand their content knowledge of
  fraction-decimal-percent equivalency and division
  of fractions.
• Utilize representations as an instructional
  strategy.
• Utilize problem solving as an instructional
  strategy.

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Overview For Each Module . . .

• Objectives
• Exploration
• Discussion Questions

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Lesson 2.1. Understanding Intended School
Curricula for FDP Equivalency

• Activity 1Identifying TEKS and Charting the
  Scope and Sequence for Grades 5-8
• Activity 2Comparing Grades 5-8 TEKS with
  National Mathematics Standards
• Activity 3Understanding of Content and Skills
  for Teaching FDP Equivalency

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Lesson 3.1. Understanding Intended School
Curricula for Division of Fractions

• Activity 1Developing Division of Fractions in
  TEKS 4-8
• Activity 2Concept Development of Division of
  Fractions
• Activity 3Whats Wrong with This Picture?

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Common Objectives

• Common Activities
• Common Skills and Techniques
• Common Applications
• Other Concepts