GWC 500-18 Foundations of Fractions

Event Sponsor: *

Liberty Elementary School - Bismarck

Event Contact Name: *

Renae Ely

Position or Title: *

Instructional Coach

Event Contact Phone: *

(701) 220-5413

Event Contact Email: *

renae_ely@bismarckschools.org

Event Location: *

Liberty Elementary School

Event Start Date: *

Monday, March 14, 2022

Event End Date: *

Monday, May 9, 2022

Objective and Outcomes: *

Participants will conceptually explore fractions building an understanding around these major concepts:
Meaning of a fraction
Equivalence and Comparison of Fractions
Addition and Subtraction of Fractions
Multiplication of Fractions
Division of Fractions
Ratio and Proportions

Resources/Course Materials: *

Graham Fletcher fraction instructional videos
Article: Orchestrating Discussions: Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School - National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
fraction websites (listed on syllabus)

Attendance: *

sign in sheet

Evaluation and Evidence of Learning and Application: *

Participants will reflect on learning in discussions and in writing. New strategies learned with be implemented in the classroom setting and discussed at next face-to-face session. Participants will share their learning with the Liberty staff at a scheduled staff development day.