The Performance Tests and Achievement Test in the Teacher Resource Package can be used to determine placement in the Fraction Bars program.
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| In the activity in this photo students are matching Fraction Bars to the corresponding fractions on the Fraction Playing Cards. (See Basic Concepts Lesson in the Teacher's Guide). Matching Fraction Bars to their fractions is also the main objective in the game Bars and Cards at the end of the guide. | |||||||||
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| Steps that address topics most commonly taught at your grade level are listed in the following columns under that grade level. Steps that will allow you to fully develop a fraction topic are listed across the row of that topic. | |||||||||
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| Step 1 in every section presents the concepts at a readiness or concrete level, before introducing fraction terminology. This step is extremely important for establishing an understanding of fraction concepts and insights to fractions. At every grade level, students new to the Fraction Bars program, or those experiencing difficulty with fraction concepts, could benefit from the Readiness Steps. The Performance Tests and Achievement Test in the Teacher Resource Package can be used to determine placement in the Fraction Bars program. |
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