Question and Answer

When we started the section on fractions I knew I was going to have problems understanding this topic because it has always been something that i have struggled with. As we went through the weeks about discussing fractions and learning more about them a lot of my questions were answered. The first question that i had was, how am I suppose to teach about a subject that I am not comfortable with. The solution I have come to is I will use my resources. Dr. Reins has pointed out a couple websites that I can use as resources to help my future students understand fractions. I will also use my book as a reference because they have many good ideas that I can use in my class room. The second question that I had was, what other models are our there that I can use to teach fractions to my students. This question was answered when as a class we were introduced to fraction bars, pattern blocks, dot paper, cuisenaire rods, and the cake pan method. I quickly caught on how to use each of the models and I will be using them in my classroom as well to help further my students understanding for adding/subtracting fractions and multiplying/dividing fractions. After the lessons on teaching fractions the only question that I still have is with all of the methods that we have been learning about is there one we should start with first or is it OK to start with any and then cover them all eventually? I feel that I would want to start with the one that know the best so I can give the students a foundation and then branch of in showing them all the other methods.