Take a Bite out of Fraction Division

2011 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 146-153 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nesrin Cengiz ◽  
Margaret Rathouz
Keyword(s):  
Fraction Division

When it comes to fractions, students often understand just part of the story. Assign some meaningful problems to help them see the whole picture.

Orange You Glad I DID Say “Fraction Division”?

2013 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 288-293
Author(s):  
Alfinio Flores ◽  
Melina D. Priewe
Keyword(s):  
Fraction Division ◽  
Concrete Representations

Students explore multiplicative comparisons and the meaning of remainders using their own concrete representations, including orange wedges.

Mathematical Explorations: Developing the Common Denominator Fraction Division Algorithm

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 248-253
Author(s):  
Andrew M. Tyminski ◽  
James K. Dogbey
Keyword(s):  
Common Denominator ◽  
Division Algorithm ◽  
Fraction Division ◽  
Division Of Fractions ◽  
The Common

Division of fractions, a troublesome area for students, is looked at anew using a common denominator algorithm.

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