Fractions are a foundational concept in mathematics, essential for understanding parts of a whole. Fractions help learn ratios, percentages, and algebra better. Dividing pizza is a practical example ...

A fraction is part of a whole that has been divided into equal parts. Fractions represent more than 0 but less than 1. Fractions are written with two numbers, one on top of the other, separated by a ...

Fractions are the basis for most higher-level mathematics. Students need to master the numerical values in earlier grades to tackle topics like algebra later. There’s only one hitch: Fractions can ...

Multiplication facts. I’ve never understood why, in all the years I’ve taught mathematics, we’re still calling the rows and columns of skip-counted numbers multiplication facts. To my mind, aren’t ...

•&&Students need to be exposed to a range of fraction ideas and representations in order to fully understand the difficult concept of “fraction”. •&&Students who only work with, for example, circles ...

School mathematics comprises a diversity of concepts whose cognitive complexity is still poorly understood, a chief example being fractions. These are typically taught in middle school, but many ...