Back Away from that Butterfly! Delaying Procedures with Lessons That Develop Fraction Fluency

Research on fraction instruction says to delay procedures. As a classroom teacher, I say, "Okay, but delay procedures with what?" In this workshop, lessons will be shared that are part of that "what." The lessons will focus on a conceptual introduction to fraction notation and on the development of fraction comparison strategies.

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Building on Students’ Strengths: Practices That Challenge, Engage, and Empower