This session was on fractions for middle school teachers.

1. Weston Public Schools, CT
Teaching of Fractions
Grades 6 – 7 & Middle School Special Education
Yeap Ban Har
SESSION 1
August 23, 2013
8.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m.

2. 1 half
1 third
1 fourth
When 1 is divided into equal parts, we can name
the parts. The name of the parts depends on the
number of equal parts 1 is divided into.
1
4
name /
denomination

4. 2 fifths + 1 fifth
2 apples + 1 apple

11. What if it is shared between
2?
What if it is shared among
4?