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Fractions can be one of the trickiest math concepts for 5th graders, but the right mix of visual aids, hands-on activities, and collaborative learning can turn confusion into confidence. From pie ...

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Over the past year, since I took over the common-core math beat, I’ve been thinking a lot about fractions. As I wrote in November, the Common Core State Standards for mathematics emphasize fractions ...

From fractions and decimals to distance and time, the humble-but-versatile number line can deepen students’ understanding of ...

Fractions are enough to make you cry if you’re not a math whiz, but Microsoft Excel handles them very well. In fourth-grade math, you learned fraction basics: Fractions are a numerical representation ...