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Use a unit approach in developing a fraction division strategy. The teacher leads a discussion on division containing units, resulting in a connection between the units and like denominators. Pupils develop a rule in dividing fractions with common denominators in the third segment of a 21-part series.
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Instructional Ideas
- Lead a discussion after the lesson on whether the same procedure would work if the denominators were different
- Be cautious of using the term cancel when referring to division resulting in one
Classroom Considerations
- Classmates should be familiar with using models to represent division
Pros
- Uses an intuitive approach to introduce the concept
- Provides examples of models expected from students
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