Making Fractions and Decimals Meaningful for Young Learners
Course Description
This comprehensive teacher training module focuses on developing primary educators' capacity to teach fractions and decimals effectively. The module integrates research-based strategies, practical classroom applications, and foundational mathematical concepts to equip teachers with the knowledge and skills needed to foster deep mathematical understanding in their students.
What You will Learn?
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● Understand the developmental progression of fraction and decimal concepts
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● Identify and address common student misconceptions
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● Implement research-based teaching strategies
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● Use concrete, pictorial, and abstract approaches effectively
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● Differentiate instruction for diverse learners
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● Assess student understanding meaningfully
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● Deepen teachers' understanding of how fraction and decimal concepts develop
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● Provide evidence-based teaching strategies and progressions
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● Equip teachers with tools to identify and address misconceptions
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● Share practical classroom activities and assessment techniques
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● Build teacher confidence in teaching these challenging topics
Sessions for this course
Session 1: Introduction and Rationale
Session 2: Common Misconceptions and Instructional Strategies
Session 3: Assessment Techniques and Differentiation and Intervention
Session 4: Sample Lesson Plans / Digital Resources and Tools / References and Further Reading
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