One excellent way to teach elementary school Mathematics is by using computers. The three best ways computers can benefit students in the area of Mathematics is through online resources for teachers, online resources for students, and computer programs installed on a personal computer.
teaching fractions? Well you could use manipulatives and props but honestly I think practice makes perfect so the props aren't going to help her solve the problems all that well. I think just getting common denominators is the hardest part so just give her lists of pairs of fractions and continue reading… FYI, here is [...]
The final report of the National Mathematics Advisory Panel paid close attention to “proficiency with fractions…for such proficiency is foundational for algebra and, at the present time, seems to be severely underdeveloped.” This webcast, broadcast in September 2008, showcases best practices when it comes to the teaching of fractions. How do teachers and school district personnel ensure deep “conceptual and procedural knowledge of fractions,” as stated by the national math panel report? The webcast features videotaped segments from Dr. Hung-Hsi Wu’s Mathematics Professional Development Institute – the famous “Wu Institute” – an intensive three-week summer course that addresses the mathematics needed for teaching number sense in K-7 classrooms. Also featured are Dr. Denise Mewborn’s work at the University of Georgia and Patti Huberty’s teaching at Colbert Elementary School in Colbert, GA.