The activity in this free math video helps bring conceptual understanding of the size of fractions where the numerator is one less than the denominator. Activities like this should always be done before teaching rules. Cuisenaire Rods are a wonderful manipulative to use in teaching fractions concepts!
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Comparing Fractions with Like Numerators
The concept in this free math video can be introduced in 1st and 2nd grade with small numbers, then increased to larger numbers as the child becomes more comfortable with multiplication of whole numbers. It’s easy when you can SEE it using the Cuisenaire Rods!
Multiplying a Fraction by a Whole Number
The concept in this free math video can be introduced in 1st and 2nd grade with small numbers, then increased to larger numbers as the child becomes more comfortable with multiplication of whole numbers. It’s easy when you can SEE it!