Fractions and the Bar Model

Trying to approach fractions with a more hands-on approach this time round.

Looking at what fractions mean, using lots of manipulatives and visuals. Found an interesting article on Singapore Maths using the bar model and this has proved a really effective way for children to find fractions of different amounts.

http://www.greatmathsteachingideas.com/2014/12/26/bar-modelling-a-powerful-visual-approach-for-introducing-number-topics/

Most of the children have been able to use this bar model in order to solve fraction problems. They have seen the link to division and having a visual to rely on has made what is normally a pretty hard concept, a much easier one for them.

Finding fractions of colours in a bag of 'skittles' provided some 'real life' explorations too.