Fractions

The development of conceptual and procedural knowledge of fractions is critical for children. An understanding of fractions will include clear concepts of whole numbers versus fractions, including the idea that a single unit fraction of 1/2 is larger than 1/4, despite the denominator in one-fourth being larger. Children also must learn how the arithmetic of numerators and denominators operates, with help to notice that adding numerators and denominators (such as ¾ + 1/3 yielding 4/6 leads to a sum that is smaller than the parts with which it began. (not noticing that 4/6 is less than ¾). Learning opportunities are key, and they differ considerably for different children.

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Inclusive Teaching Approaches

We are working with our partners at the STEM Innovation for Inclusion in Early Education (STEMI²E²) Center to improve engagement opportunities for young children with disabilities (O-5). As we move forward, we will update this area with specific tips for engaging with a lens of equity for diverse needs.

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Accessibility for Children

Learn how to incorporate Fractions across the whole day in Routines, and find accommodations for diverse learners of all levels of Fractions in Teaching Strategies.

We have also created new activities or updated previous activities with new features that support engagement for all children. Features of the activities include intentionally inclusive design, accommodations for specific disabilities, questions for caregiver and early interventionist reflection on development, and ideas for learning in everyday routines. We have started by developing activities for infants and toddlers, with plans to add more at the older levels in the future. New inclusive activities for Counting are linked below (and also embedded in the site, at their respective trajectory level).

STEMIE Buried Treasure

STEMIE Freshly Baked Fractions

General accommodation recommendations can be accessed in our Inclusion resources, linked here

Read more about the STEMIIEE center here at their website