Math, 6-9, or 9-12
The Multiplying Fractions set from Alison’s Montessori is one of seven Fraction task cards sets. It attracted my attention as it offers visual aids on the back of each card. The equations on the cards progress from simple to not complex. This type of work is great at providing autodidactic work in a learning environment, and promoting self-confidence.
Materials
- a set of 19 task cards Multiplying Fractions for 6-9, or a set of 20 cards Multiplying Advanced Fractions for 9-12.
- Fraction Cutout box 1-10
- optional: wooden Fraction Stencils
How it works
- Step 1– We selected the first card MF-1.
- Step 2 – We used the fraction cutouts to concretely represent the equation.
- Step 3 – We gathered the fraction cutouts in a circular manner to visualize the product. Do we get a whole? Do we have a proper or mixed fraction? We simplify the product to the lowest denominator.
- Step 4 – We are ready to write down the product.
- Step 5 – We check out the answer on the back of the card.
- Step 6 – After solving a few equations, we record our progress on our record keeping sheet.
Extension – Instead of using cutouts, a child can be suggested to draw their own visuals to solve the equations using the stencils below.
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