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9. Operating with fractions (levels 5 and 6)
Teaching Fractions
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4m 37s
Peter Sullivan highlights the challenges of teaching fractions and the importance of real-world applications. He shares various methods for teaching addition and subtraction of fractions, including additive and unitary approaches. Using relatable examples like recipes, he emphasises intuitive understanding before moving to formal concepts. The session wraps up with strategies to make learning engaging and accessible for students.
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