DEVELOPING FRACTION AND DECIMAL （发展分数和小数）.pdfVIP

DEVELOPING FRACTION CONCEPTS Basic Models of Fractions Linear Model This model will split a length into equal size parts. A number line is often used for a length model. A ruler or string can be used to divide the length into equal parts. Cuisenaire rods can be used for teaching fractions as a length model. 3 Example: Place on this number line: 5 0 1 3 Example: Place on this number line: 5 0 2 Area Model This model will split a whole shape into equal parts. The fraction is often represented by a shaded part of the whole. It is important to identify what the whole is (ex a circle, rectangle, patt ern block hexagon, etc.) and then divide it into equal parts. Most manipulatives related to fractions rely on the area model (pattern blocks, fraction circles, fraction towers, fraction squares, etc.) Example: Divide the rectangle and circle below into fifths and discuss with your partner the pros and cons of doing it with a rectangle versus a circle. 1 Example: Shade of the following rectangle: 8 Set Model This model uses a set of objects as a whole and will split these objects into equal size subsets. Counters are 1 often used to illustrate the set model. Set models are found most frequently in real world examples (ex. of 12 the students in our class are male). ©Dr Barbara Boschmans/Dr Brian Beaudrie Page 1 of 8