5. Linear models of fractions (fifths and tenths) (levels 4 and 5)
Teaching Fractions
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Peter Sullivan teaches fractions for levels four and five, focusing on equal parts of a whole and fractions as points on a number line. He discusses linear models, connections to decimals and percentages, and the importance of unit fractions. Visual aids like a fraction wall are suggested to enhance understanding. The video covers adding fractions and encourages independent exploration of fraction creation.
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