Beyond Invert and Multiply, Grades 3-6: Making Sense of Fraction Computation

<div><b><i>Beyond Invert &#38; Multiply</i></b> builds on the foundational understandings that are described in <i>Beyond Pizzas &#38; Pies: 10 Essential Strategies for Supporting Fraction Sense, Second Edition</i>, and applies them to situations involving fraction computation. You&#8217;ll find:<br> &#8226; <b><i>Classroom Scenarios</i></b> that address common challenges students (and teachers!) encounter as they learn to operate with fractions;<br> &#8226; <b><i>What&#8217;s the Math?</i></b> sections intended to clarify the mathematics;<br> &#8226; <b><i>What&#8217;s the Research?</i></b> insights that show why &#8220;that&#8217;s the way we&#8217;ve always done things&#8221; might not be the most successful approach;<br> &#8226; <b><i>Classroom Activities</i></b> with friendly, step-by-step instructions and video clips demonstrating how to teach the concepts;<br> &#8226; <b><i>Reproducibles</i></b> that are also available in a downloadable, printable format at www.mathsolutions.com/beyondinvertandmultiplyreproducibles;<br> &#8226; <b><i>Study Questions</i></b> at the end of each chapter that encourage readers to set concrete goals for implementing what they&#8217;ve read; and<br> &#8226; <b><i>Connections to the Common Core</i></b> for those states implementing the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics.<br> &#160;<br> This resource features more than 30 online video clips filmed in actual classrooms. Clips range from 1 minute to 6 minutes in length with a total viewing time of approximately 70 minutes.<br> &#160;</div>