#4thchat Archive

#4thchat is a hashtag for teachers or anyone to talk about educational issues relating to 4th grade. Using #4thchat will create a network of 4th grade teachers or teachers working with 9-10 year olds across the world. We welcome anyone who 1. teaches 4th grade 2 .Works with 4th grade students and or 4th grade teachers 3. Likes 4th grade teachers (Groupies are encouraged).

Monday March 26, 2018
8:00 PM EDT

  • cybraryman1 Mar 26 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Here's wishing our good friend @plnaugle a very Happy Birthday tomorrow. Yes, I have a Happy Birthday page https://t.co/RLTSSnIMxX #4thchat
  • downrightdave Mar 26 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Hey #4thchat! I can’t wait to spend a fraction of my day with you!
  • swampfrogfirst Mar 26 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Looking forward to #4thchat tonight.
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Hey there, Heidi! How are things going? #4thchat
    In reply to @swampfrogfirst
  • plnaugle - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Hello #4thchat friends. Paula here from New Orleans.
  • FourthGrStudio Mar 26 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    #4thchat First time in FOREVER here...saw #fractions and had to stop what I was doing!
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Hello, friends! Ready for another amazing #4thchat? I’m Jenn from IN and I am ready! Hope everyone had a happy Monday.
  • plnaugle - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    That’s a good one, Dave. LOL Glad to see you here. #4thchat
    In reply to @downrightdave
  • swampfrogfirst Mar 26 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Happy Birthday @plnaugle ! Hope you are having a wonderful day! #4thchat
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    And we are so glad you did! How have things been with you? #4thchat
    In reply to @FourthGrStudio
  • swampfrogfirst Mar 26 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Yeah! So happy to see you in #4thchat ! You’ve got such great ideas!
    In reply to @FourthGrStudio
  • plnaugle - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Thank you so much, my dear friend. #4thchat
    In reply to @cybraryman1
  • swampfrogfirst Mar 26 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Super duper! How about you? #4thchat
    In reply to @JennRegruth
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Happy Birthday @plnaugle !!! And Hello #4thchat Will be in and out tonight. Working on a paper for my sources.
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Doing well! Got back last night from a tw week trip to Ireland, London, and Amsterdam! My daughter is in the Purdue band and they marched in Ireland’s St. Patrick’s Day parade! So fun! #4thchat
    In reply to @swampfrogfirst
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Hellooooo there, Nancy! #4thchat
    In reply to @ncarroll24, @plnaugle
  • plnaugle - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Thanks, Nancy. Good luck with your paper. #4thchat
    In reply to @ncarroll24
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Hi, @plnaugle! Good to be here with you! Happy Bday Eve! #4thchat
  • swampfrogfirst Mar 26 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    That sounds fabulous! Hope you got tons of pictures to share! #4thchat
    In reply to @JennRegruth
  • plnaugle - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Q1: When do you start teaching your students about fractions and how long does your unit on fractions typically last? #4thchat
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Amazing!!!! & so fun! What a whirlwind. Glad you had fun! #4thchat
    In reply to @JennRegruth, @swampfrogfirst
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    I sure do! What do you think is the best way to share them? #4thchat
    In reply to @swampfrogfirst
  • downrightdave Mar 26 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Happy birthday @plnaugle! #4thchat
    In reply to @ncarroll24, @plnaugle, @plnaugle
  • plnaugle - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Thanks, Jenn. Looking forward to my big day tomorrow. I’m celebrating all week. #4thchat
    In reply to @JennRegruth, @cybraryman1
  • swampfrogfirst Mar 26 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1: I pretty much start reviewing fractions from 3rd grade right away with our DOM daily reviews. #4thchat Then start the unit to hit it hard around October. #4thchat
  • Dale_Chu Mar 26 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    HAPPENING NOW: @plnaugle moderating a chat on fractions. Follow along at #4thchat!
  • rader5thgrade Mar 26 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Malinda from NC joining a little late #4thchat
  • moneekerz Mar 26 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    First time joining #4thchat :) Any great NGSS resources out there? We use Mystery Science. which is GREAT and engaging. But need more resources to dive deeper into the standards!
  • downrightdave Mar 26 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1: After division, before customary and metric measurement. It lasts about a month. #4thchat
    In reply to @plnaugle
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1: Fraction understanding is really important as a base for so many things. We start some in Sept. and build on those ideas throughout the year. #4thchat
  • MarkNechanicky Mar 26 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    #4thchat A1 We taught fractions in unit 9 of our Pearson curriculum. Need some solid number sense (add, sub, mult, div) first. Fractions are several weeks.
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Hooray! #birthdayweek #gogirl #4thchat
    In reply to @plnaugle, @cybraryman1
  • plnaugle - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1: I’ve seen that amount of time for teaching fractions varies widely from district to district. (5-9 weeks) #4thchat
  • swampfrogfirst Mar 26 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    We used google photos when our family went to Hawaii this summer. Everyone put their photos in google photo and then we could see them together. I created an iBook from them with @bookcreator to share with family. #4thchat
    In reply to @JennRegruth, @bookcreator
  • cybraryman1 Mar 26 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    My Fractions & Decimals page https://t.co/dsYhneEbDx Math teachers have a lot of problems. I stink at fractions. I'm not half as good as the class. My Educational Puns page https://t.co/iDhlysft48 #4thchat
  • rader5thgrade Mar 26 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1: We start too late and don't get to spend nearly enough time 🙄 #4thchat
  • plnaugle - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    Q2:What are some essential questions your students need to be able to answer about fractions? #4thchat
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    Monique! Welcome! Our topic for #4thchat this evening is fractions, but your topic is a great one! We can use it as an upcoming topic!
    In reply to @moneekerz
  • swampfrogfirst Mar 26 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    We never go too far away from reviewing them with our daily reviews as they comprise so much of our TNReady tests. #4thchat
    In reply to @plnaugle
  • FourthGrStudio Mar 26 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    #4thchat A1 I teach fractions at least 4 times per year...each time building from conceptual to more computational
  • MarkNechanicky Mar 26 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A2 #4thchat Fractions are parts of a whole or parts of a set. Need to be clear which one you are talking about.
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Awesome! I have used @Shutterfly in the same sort of way. Thanks for your suggestion! #4thchat
    • swampfrogfirst Mar 26 @ 8:10 PM EDT
      We used google photos when our family went to Hawaii this summer. Everyone put their photos in google photo and then we could see them together. I created an iBook from them with @bookcreator to share with family. #4thchat
      In reply to @JennRegruth, @bookcreator
  • MarkNechanicky Mar 26 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A2 #4thchat When comparing fractions need to be aware of what the whole is for each fraction too.
  • swampfrogfirst Mar 26 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    That happened to me the first year I taught #4thchat. Didn’t dig into fractions until January….yikes! Made sure to change up that boo-boo pretty fast the next year.
    In reply to @rader5thgrade
  • plnaugle - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Spiraling is so important to help keep skills fresh and build on prior knowledge. #4thchat
    In reply to @swampfrogfirst
  • MarkNechanicky Mar 26 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A2 #4thchat Important Ss have manipulatives, fraction tiles are extremely helpful. Pattern blocks and circle fractions too.
  • FourthGrStudio Mar 26 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    #4thchat One of the biggest problems Ss have is not understanding “unit fractions” and the concept of “whole”. We move too fast...
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Oh NO! No apologies. You are welcome tweet any questions and someone may answer. This is an open, learning chat. We just try to put out some weekly topics as a focus. We are glad you are here! #4thchat
    In reply to @moneekerz
  • swampfrogfirst Mar 26 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    There’s a free version of book creator online too…if you didn’t want to use the app. Really easy to use and a great way to store the photos. #4thchat
    In reply to @JennRegruth, @Shutterfly
  • plnaugle - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A2: Sample Essential Questions about Fractions.docx https://t.co/L0DvfiqwwE #4thchat
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Happy to have you! #4thchat
    In reply to @moneekerz
  • rader5thgrade Mar 26 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Q2: Just some: What IS a fraction? How is it related to decimal? How can I represent a fraction? What is meant by an equivalent fraction? #4thchat
  • moneekerz Mar 26 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    This is my fourth year teaching fractions and have done it differently every year. Conceptually alone it is hard for students, so a lot of hands-on modeling has been most beneficial (tiles, etc). #4thchat #fractions
  • FourthGrStudio Mar 26 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    #4thchat fractions of a whole...of sets...using measurement
  • MarkNechanicky Mar 26 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    #4thchat A2 Heard of @numbertalks? There are fraction number talks. Very helpful we do these the weeks before our curriculum starts fractions. https://t.co/8uEfMnTUxH
  • plnaugle - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    Q3: What do you find to be the most confusing concepts for students to understand when learning about fractions? #4thchat
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    That's how I always felt. And our state tests have TONS of questions with fractions. #4thchat
  • MarkNechanicky Mar 26 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A3: #4thchat Important to be able to place fractions on a number line using benchmark fractions to estimate the fraction location. Need to go above 1 too.
  • swampfrogfirst Mar 26 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    You have such wonderful conceptual activities that are so helpful! #4thchat I love the one where they have to put a group of fraction cards in order on a number line…gets them overtime, cause they forget all about equivalent fractions!
    In reply to @FourthGrStudio
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A3: Equivalent fraction concepts can be tricky to start, but students catch on quickly. Also, creating a number line can stump them. #4thchat #growthmindset
  • downrightdave Mar 26 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A:2 The essential standards on our report card for fractions are. 1. Recognize and generate equivalent fractions. 2. Compare two fractions with different numerators and denominators. 3. Multiplication of a fraction by a whole number. #4thchat
    In reply to @plnaugle
  • swampfrogfirst Mar 26 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    WAY TOO FAST! #4thchat
    In reply to @FourthGrStudio
  • swampfrogfirst Mar 26 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2: I want the students to understand that the division sign is just a fraction waiting for a numerator and a denominator. #4thchat
  • swampfrogfirst Mar 26 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    AHHHH Mazing! #4thchat
    In reply to @JennRegruth, @bookcreator
  • rader5thgrade Mar 26 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A3: ALL.OF.THEM! I really struggled learning fractions myself, but teaching them has made me a better teacher, I think! But using visual models have really helped me/us! #4thchat
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    I think reviewing daily is key. Sometimes, I feel the concepts of equivalence and ordering are ones that may need more time exploring. #4thchat
    In reply to @swampfrogfirst, @plnaugle
  • swampfrogfirst Mar 26 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    This is my 3rd year with #4thchat and I feel like I learn a TON every year so that group of kids gets just a little more! :)
    In reply to @moneekerz
  • plnaugle - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Q4: What are some of your favorite go-to activities for teaching fractions? #4thchat
  • MrsHugginsClass Mar 26 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    Hello #4thchat! I am popping in late... I wish we had this chat a few weeks ago LOL! Can't wait to see the amazing things you ladies suggest!
  • swampfrogfirst Mar 26 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    Honolulu was probably my least favorite of the islands as the hotel we stayed at was right in downtown…felt like I was in New York to be honest. My favorite was Maui :) #4thchat We did the Road to Hana. BEE U Ti FUL!
    In reply to @JennRegruth
  • plnaugle - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A4: Fractions - 20 Ready to Go Resources and Activities - Teach Junkie https://t.co/S73z6ZOPuU #4thchat
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    Hello! We are so happy you are here! #4thchat
    In reply to @MrsHugginsClass
  • becky7274 Mar 26 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A3: I spent a lot of time on the fact that fractions have value and there are many different ways to represent that value #4thchat
  • plnaugle - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A4: 7 Fun Fraction Games For Kids (Teacher Approved!) https://t.co/5CRG180bGa #4thchat
  • mrscarlson4 Mar 26 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    Started my unit with a number line this year and it has been phenomenal to build as the unit goes on - as new concepts are understood, they complete the number line further. #4thchat
    In reply to @JennRegruth
  • swampfrogfirst Mar 26 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    Best book to get for fraction number talks, however, I ended up using my DOM spirals as number talks to help with time. #4thchat The book helped with choosing the review questions to use as the number talks.
    In reply to @MarkNechanicky, @numbertalks
  • MarkNechanicky Mar 26 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A3 #4thchat Just drew this up. Ss need to be able to connect these concepts. Number line, bar model, fraction tile. Trace the fraction tiles for the other 2.
  • plnaugle - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A4: Fun with Fractions! - Math Coach's Corner https://t.co/wPEkM3fZUA #4thchat
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A4: I love teaching fractions with geometric shapes. Triangles, hexagons, trapezoids. It’s concrete and helps with relational understanding. #4thchat
  • swampfrogfirst Mar 26 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A3: That fractions are parts of a whole AND they are really and truly numbers! #4thchat
  • becky7274 Mar 26 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A4: still searching for favorite activities, but I finally feel good about the order In which i teach the concepts #4thchat
  • plnaugle - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A4: Fraction and Decimal Games | https://t.co/XAlydqCkxg https://t.co/JpCM84pRAy #4thchat
  • swampfrogfirst Mar 26 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    This group of kiddos is the first to really understand benchmark fractions of one half :) #4thchat mainly because I finally figured it out for myself and was able to explain my thinking to them :)
    In reply to @MarkNechanicky
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    That is so much of the battle, don’t you think- getting the order down? #4thchat
    In reply to @becky7274
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    I would love to see pics! #4thchat
    In reply to @mrscarlson4
  • rader5thgrade Mar 26 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    A4: Love using games for review #4thchat
  • plnaugle - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Q5: What are some apps or online websites that you’ve found that really help your students? #4thchat
  • MarkNechanicky Mar 26 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A3 #4thchat Equivalent fractions are a great time to give the identity property of mult some credit. Most people think n * 1 = n is trivial. However 1/2 * 2/2 = 2/4 (using 2/2 for 1) gives the identity prop some usefulness.
  • swampfrogfirst Mar 26 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Mine want to use the cross multiplication for equivalent fractions instead of comparing fractions. :-? #4thchat Finally got most understanding that cross multiplying (darn butterflies) only works sometimes.
    In reply to @JennRegruth
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A5: I had some great iPad apps when we shared a cart- but we have switched to Chrome Books! I have missed those apps! #4thchat
  • plnaugle - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A5: Best Fraction Apps for Kids | Imagination Soup https://t.co/XE87nRpsbr #4thchat
  • plnaugle - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A5: 10 Awesome Apps for Teaching Fractions | Math Game Time https://t.co/JD9D2Hmkh8 #4thchat
  • MrsHugginsClass Mar 26 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A3: I would say comparing fractions and fraction equivalent were my two. #4thchat
  • swampfrogfirst Mar 26 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A4: Using pattern blocks to show different ways of making the same whole. Taking pictures and uploading to @seesaw to label and share what they have learned. #4thchat
  • MarkNechanicky Mar 26 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A3 #4thchat Fractions is a key time for CRA (concrete representational abstract) key is to go back and forth lots. It's not a progression. And Ss conversations while doing this. Major brain connections so you have to have all three and discussion.
  • FourthGrStudio Mar 26 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    #4thchat I do have an hour long (I know!) free fraction webinar if anyone is really feeling they want to think about some of the issues related to teaching fractions. Just let me know...
  • plnaugle - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    This is great! #4thchat
    • MarkNechanicky Mar 26 @ 8:28 PM EDT
      A3 #4thchat Fractions is a key time for CRA (concrete representational abstract) key is to go back and forth lots. It's not a progression. And Ss conversations while doing this. Major brain connections so you have to have all three and discussion.
  • MarkNechanicky Mar 26 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A5 #4thchat Fractions has been low tech. I need my fraction tiles, pattern blocks, markers, graph paper for number lines and Ss groups for discussion. Tech? @seesaw for Ss to share their learning.
  • swampfrogfirst Mar 26 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    When you have 4 or 5 fractions to compare and you’re cross multiplying the wrong ones over and over… easier for them to use a benchmark fraction to compare them to when trying to order that many fractions…not that it doesn’t work…not efficient #4thchat
    In reply to @JennRegruth
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Ah! I see! #4thchat
    In reply to @swampfrogfirst
  • plnaugle - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A5: Helpful website from Texas Instruments to help teach fractions Fractions https://t.co/cVqHtcOrKN #4thchat
  • MarkNechanicky Mar 26 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A5 #4thchat I think online is fine, but Ss need to have concrete hands on manipulatives. That doesn't mean watching the T manipulate, or manipulating on a screen. Actual fraction tiles. And then drawing/representing. Then it's all helpful.
  • plnaugle - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Q6: Do you own fraction kits for your students or have you had your students make fraction kits? #4thchat
  • MarkNechanicky Mar 26 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    #4thchat Concrete Representational Abstract (CRA) | Research-Based Education Strategies & Methods https://t.co/uFwcsQEDmK
  • plnaugle - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    A6: THE COOLEST HANDS-ON FRACTION ACTIVITY EVER! Have your students make a fraction kit - YouTube https://t.co/Xnw4a4wdB3 #4thchat
  • MarkNechanicky Mar 26 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    #4thchat Why CRA? - Math Coach's Corner https://t.co/pdhdRgeoWI
  • swampfrogfirst Mar 26 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Her webinars are the best! Very informative and well constructed. Easy to follow and tons of activities and shares along the way! Two Thumbs Up! #4thchat
    In reply to @FourthGrStudio
  • MarkNechanicky Mar 26 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    #4thchat Conctere-Representational-Abstract Sequence of Instruction https://t.co/uUNUqwuZBC
  • rader5thgrade Mar 26 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A6: We have fraction bars and circles. Students make fraction bars as well to use as reference and at home #4thchat
  • plnaugle - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A6: Or make fraction models this way - Fun Fractions Lesson with Pool Noodles - YouTube https://t.co/2RDepM8Csq #4thchat
  • downrightdave Mar 26 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    I have two sets of magnetic sets for the board and several other sets that students can work with. We also have everyone make fraction strips on a paper that makes it easy to compare. #4thchat
    In reply to @plnaugle
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    That’s the spirit! I agree! #4thchat
    In reply to @moneekerz
  • MrsHugginsClass Mar 26 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A4 - anything with food is a win. I really wish I had done a classroom transformation with fractions I think that would have been so fun! #4thchat
  • MarkNechanicky Mar 26 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    #4thchat Shortcomings of Cross-multiplication https://t.co/vvmhbJXrCk
  • MarkNechanicky Mar 26 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    #4thchat Teaching proportions: Hold off on the cross-multiply algorithm - Bridging The Gap https://t.co/e0WVO6ycRG
  • swampfrogfirst Mar 26 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A6: Our math program had fraction kits come with it, however, I always have my students make one to take home to use as well. #4thchat That ability to make it helps them see equivalent fractions even better.
  • MarkNechanicky Mar 26 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    #4thchat The caution with fractions is that this is one big area of math where adults remember algorithms but not always why they work or when to use them. Best to work with Ss on what the fractions really are and connect that to an algorithm.
  • swampfrogfirst Mar 26 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Some day I’ll get around to transforming my classroom…what kind of fraction transformation have you thought about? #4thchat
    In reply to @MrsHugginsClass
  • MrsHugginsClass Mar 26 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Q6 We have both. I have a variety of fraction manipulatives open for them to use, but there is something special about them making their own as well! #4thchat
  • plnaugle - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Q7: Are there any read alouds that you use during your unit of fractions? #4thchat
  • TrudeauLisa Mar 26 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    #4thchat This fraction situation showed up in my feed amidst the fraction discussion. I don't want to design the lesson plan for it though.
  • MarkNechanicky Mar 26 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    #4thchat Another one to change how to teach. What exactly happens when you do 1/2 * 2/2 = 2/4? Your whole has double the pieces total and you have double the parts. It's more than the alogirthm.
  • MarkNechanicky Mar 26 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    #4thchat Or more of a challenge, what happens when you have 2/4 divided by 2/2 = 1/2. Your whole has half of the pieces total and you have half of the parts. Again more than the algorithm. You can combine fraction tiles to show.
  • swampfrogfirst Mar 26 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    That would be cool! #4thchat
    In reply to @MrsHugginsClass
  • MarkNechanicky Mar 26 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    #4thchat Reason Why When You Invert and Multiply - National Council of Teachers of Mathematics https://t.co/vopTBScymT
  • plnaugle - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A7: The Best Books to Teach Fractions to Kids https://t.co/IsLD1Gv6LF #4thchat
  • swampfrogfirst Mar 26 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Sad to leave #4thchat early. Great topic and shares tonight! Thanks to everyone! Enjoy your week…off to do report cards :(
  • plnaugle - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Q8: What are some ways you could connect with other classrooms around the concept of fractions? #4thchat
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Good luck to you! Hope to be here with you next week! #4thchat
    In reply to @swampfrogfirst
  • swampfrogfirst Mar 26 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Transforming your classroom into something and having activities to support the higher level content. Check out The Wild Card by Hope and Wade King. They do a lot of classroom transformations. #4thchat
    In reply to @JennRegruth
  • swampfrogfirst Mar 26 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A9: Join the Global Math Task Twitter Challenge and share math tasks on fractions! #gmttc4 #4thchat #gmttc24 @globalmathtask
  • swampfrogfirst Mar 26 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    Thanks for all your encouragement and shares! #4thchat
    In reply to @JennRegruth
  • plnaugle - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    Heidi, I know you have a way teachers can connect over math concepts. Please share. #4thchat
  • MarkNechanicky Mar 26 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Do you know of a way to make the GMTTC stand out? It gets buried in my Twitter feed and I forget to do it. How do other remember? They are so good to do. #4thchat
    In reply to @swampfrogfirst, @globalmathtask
  • plnaugle - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Great way to make meaningful global connections around math concepts. Do your students participate? #4thchat
  • MarkNechanicky Mar 26 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    Agree #4thchat Ss love to do the challenges and post their answers. I need to figure out how to be consistent about this. Tips anyone?
    In reply to @plnaugle
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    My Tweetdeck is messed up! #4thchat
  • FourthGrStudio Mar 26 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    #4thchat A3 In addition to number lines, it is essential that students be able to use their reasoning about fractions. They should automatically know that 4/7 is greater than 5/11...no "algorithm" needed!
  • MarkNechanicky Mar 26 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    When that happens I go to regular Twitter. Search #4thchat and choose live. Old school.
    In reply to @JennRegruth
  • MarkNechanicky Mar 26 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    #4thchat Agree, benchmark fractions and basic concepts to compare fractions go a long way. Great point.
    In reply to @FourthGrStudio
  • plnaugle - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    I swear every Monday night Tweetdeck and I go rounds. Just had to reboot my computer. #4thchat
    In reply to @JennRegruth
  • plnaugle - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A8: Find or create a Kahoot game on fractions and invite other classes to play via Google Hangout. #4thchat
  • MarkNechanicky Mar 26 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    #4thchat Interesting post. I am ambivalent about how money fits in. Helps and causes issues. It's out there. As long as I still use base 10 blocks to connect fractions and decimals. Money and decimals [TDI 2] | Overthinking my teaching https://t.co/AjrvtB56ji
  • plnaugle - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    Q9: What do you love best about teaching fractions? What do you hate or fear about teaching fractions? #4thchat
  • MarkNechanicky Mar 26 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    I have never done a out of the classroom Kahoot. That would be fun. Let me know if anyone is interested. #4thchat
  • plnaugle - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    I don’t teach math but would love to for an ELA or social studies topic. #4thchat
    In reply to @MarkNechanicky
  • MarkNechanicky Mar 26 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    #4thchat A9 Love that Fractions are foundational. We get to set the stage. Teach fractions well and Ss are in great position for many things. Ss love learning there are an infinite number of fractions between 1 and 2. Eye opening just like counting numbers.
  • MarkNechanicky Mar 26 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    @joboaler has some great free resources: #4thchat Visual Math Improves Math Performance - YouCubed https://t.co/RPM7m3pfL1
  • MarkNechanicky Mar 26 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    @joboaler has some great free resources: #4thchat Visual Math Improves Math Performance - YouCubed https://t.co/RPM7m37Emr
  • plnaugle - Moderator Mar 26 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    A9: When I taught love I loved all of the hands-on activities we did to help the students conceptualize their learning. I feared teaching ordering fractions the most but when Ss learned to compare to benchmark fractions it got so much easier. #4thchat