Fractions can be very confusing when you first learn them. In second grade, students are excited about math and anxious to learn how to solve the problems. This age group needs to be stimulated in order to be focused and understand the lesson being presented. For second graders, I believe using manipulatives can really help students understanding the fraction in general. Another way I can assess a student’s recognition is through using illustrations through word problems. Illustrating fractions with various shapes can help a student understand how to properly write and properly say fractions and a teacher can assess a student’s recognition of fractions through individual assigned class work or group work. Assessment of students with fractions can also occur by going over class work problems with the entire class. Calling on students to come to the board to show their work to the class is important for students to develop their performance skills in a particular skill. Presenting math problems in front of his or her peers is important in assessing a student’s understanding and thought process, but to also help them gain confidence in the way they solve problems. There are many ways that a teacher can assess a student’s understanding in regards to fractions; however, I believe that a teacher needs to find a main method of evaluation in addition to other multiple ways.
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Lindsey PietrocolaSince 2010, I've been incorporating technology (in some form or another) into a classroom as a teacher. Archives
April 2019
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