Short Activity: A Half; More or Less

Autor/in	Russo, James
Titel	Short Activity: A Half; More or Less
Quelle	In: Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 22 (2017) 4, S.27-28 (2 Seiten) PDF als Volltext (1); PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei (2) Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1326-0286
Schlagwörter	Mathematics Instruction; Benchmarking; Comparative Analysis; Fractions; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Elementary School Mathematics; Arithmetic; Mathematics Activities; Educational Games; Numbers; Elementary School Students + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Mathematics lessons; Mathematikunterricht; Bruchrechnung; School year 03; 3. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 03; School year 04; 4. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 04; School year 05; 5. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 05; Elementare Mathematik; Schulmathematik; Addition; Arithmetik; Arithmetikunterricht; Rechnen; Educational game; Lernspiel; Zahlenraum
Abstract	Benchmarking is an important strategy for comparing the size of fractions. In addition, knowing whether a given fraction is greater or less than a particular benchmark (e.g., one-half) can support students with accurately locating the fraction on a number line. This article offers a game-based activity that engages students in discussions around benchmarking to one-half and equivalent fractions, whilst also exposing students to the procedure for converting fractions into decimals. A Half; More or Less is a two-player game suitable for students in upper primary school (Years 4 to 6). The game requires a standard deck of playing cards. (ERIC).
Anmerkungen	Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers (AAMT). GPO Box 1729, Adelaide 5001, South Australia. Tel: +61-8-8363-0288; Fax: +61-8-8362-9288; e-mail: office@aamt.edu.au; Web site: http://www.aamt.edu.au
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01