Tricky Math You Say?

Do you ever find specific skills in math that are the most tricky for students?  Over the years I have always dreaded teaching the first few lessons in multiplication, division, and fractions.  Getting those little minds to think differently can always be a challenge.

Monday I discussed how tricky fractions and equivalent fractions are for my fourth graders this year.  We are continuing to work on fractions using a variety of resources.  I love using interactive notebooks, manipulatives, and student white boards in my lessons, but I recently decided to try using technology.  Here are a few websites I have used this week.

1. Brain Pop & Brain Pop Jr.

I love using a video to grab my student's attention at the beginning of a lesson, especially on a skill they find difficult.  We watched Brain Pop Jr.'s Equivalent Fraction video, which really helped my students look at equivalent fraction differently.

 

2. Math-Games

This website provides links several GREAT fraction games!  Here are a few of my favorite: 

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