When I taught middle school I used to use fraction wheels as my model and division as the algorithm to convert improper fractions to mixed numbers.
#Decompose fractions how to
My biggest aha! came after I taught decomposing fractions and then began to teach my 4th graders how to convert improper fractions to mixed numbers. At first, I felt like the modules were overwhelming but as began to use the fraction module I began to make so many connections that I was like a kid in a candy store! Around November, I began to teach fractions a boy did the unit have a rough start! Over time, I began to cover more fraction concepts and I became more comfortable with the tape diagram, area model, and decomposing fractions.Įven though I have very good math content knowledge of fractions, I was very fortunate to have The Story of Units (Eureka Math) to guide me with implementing these new fraction instructional strategies in my classroom. So imagine how I felt teaching new standards to students that didn't have a good foundation with fraction was a recipe for disaster! To make matters worse, I was learning the new Singapore Math strategies along with the students. In grades, 3rd-5th the fraction units and concepts are massive and complex. As with most inner city schools, my students were behind in math and reading so teaching these new math concepts to these students was going to be a bit of a challenge, however, I decided that I was going to give it my all. I was teaching 4th-grade math at an elementary school in Baton Rouge. I currently work in Texas but my first encounter with these math new standards took place when I was teaching in Louisiana. As I grew more comfortable with the idea that I have to teach my 4th and 5th graders these complex concepts I decided to find ways that made the transition seamless. Truth be told, when I first began teaching these skills I must admit I was very skeptical about teaching multiplying fractions and whole numbers to 4th and 5th graders.
I, like many elementary teachers across the nation, have found myself teaching math concepts to 4th and 5th-grade students that were once taught to middle school students. Teacher Branding 101:Teachers are The Experts.Practicing Self-Care to Avoid Teacher Burnout- An 8 Week Course.
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