Conceptual+Understanding+of+Fractions

=Overview= On this wikipage, I have organized three tasks to help you develop a conceptual understanding of fractions: > 1. provided you with a concept map describing conceptual understandings and tasks associated with that concept map > 2. a link to Common Core Learning Standards that focus on fractions > 3. a link to Common Core Lessons 14 - 19

1. Concept Map Describing Conceptual Understandings
> a. According to Kilpatrick, Swafford & Findell (2001) conceptual understanding is the "comprehension of mathematical concepts, operations, and relations" (p. 5) > > b. When students comprehend, they: **//explain, summarize, paraphrase, describe, illustrate, classify, convert, defend, discuss, distinguish, estimate, express, extend, generalize, give examples, identify, locate, indicate, infer, locate, predict, recognize, rewrite, review, select, & translate//** > > c. Link to the Conceptual Understanding Concept Map - click here - >

2. Common Core Learning Standards pertaining to Numbers & Operations with Fractions
> a. Fractions are not taught to students until 3rd grade > b. Link to the CCLS - click here -

3. Common Core Lesson 14 - 19
> a. These lessons are part of Topic D, Fractions on a Number Line for third graders > b. Link to the lesson - click here -