CPA approach + Bar modelling in Fraction
Concrete stage: Using connecting cubes as manipulatives Pictorial stage: Drawing of pictures / bar model Abstract stage: Using mathematical symbols and statements
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Multiplication of Fractions in application
This is the work of a Year 5 (UK) child showing how to present his thoughts in pictorial form and in abstract computation format.
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Bar Model: What’s Ethan’s age?
Ethan is as old as his aunt now. The ratio of Ethan’s age to his aunt’s age was 1 : 7 ten years ago.
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Bar Model: Pears & Mangoes
Ali bought 8 pears and 6 mangoes. A mango costs 4 times as much as a pear. If 2 pears and 1 mango
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Mind growth from making mistakes
Some views from children on why making mistakes helps in growth mindset
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