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Scalability, Capacity, and Learning Engagement with Underserved Populations | Effective fraction instruction U.S. Department of Education #S411B210032

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SCALE-UP @SCALEUP_FFO Feb 25

Culturally Responsive Teaching Tip

Tap the beat of fractions using music from different cultures. The Bomba, a traditional dance rhythm from Puerto Rico, uses 5-beat cycles perfect for practicing fractions like 1/5 or 4/5.

SCALE-UP @SCALEUP_FFO Feb 17

Incorporate seasonal content!

If you're expecting snow, use the predicted inches of precipitation as the denominator. Then measure the actual snowfall for the numerator. Is the fraction proper or improper?

SCALE-UP @SCALEUP_FFO Feb 11

Did you know?

According to Egyptian mythology, sacred unit fractions were attributed to the eye of Horus, each with a power of two in their denominator.

SCALE-UP @SCALEUP_FFO Jan 27

Did you know?

In geography, representative fractions are the proportion between the distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground.

SCALE-UP @SCALEUP_FFO Jan 22

Did you know?

Unit fractions (like one-third, one-fifth, one-twelfth) were first used by the ancient Egyptians and were written on papyrus.