Ep 188: Fractions - The Whole Matters

Does it really matter what we call the whole?  In this episode Pam and Kim take a closer look at fraction problems where the unit matters.Talking Points:Kim and the beachHow can there be 2 possible answers to the question "What is 1/2?"Focusing on the unitNaming the unitWhat happens when the unit changes? Help students focus on the unit, changing the unit, and finding a fractional amount of that new unitEven test writers struggle with fractionsRe-unitizing will support students to reason through fraction multiplicationCheck out our social mediaTwitter: @PWHarrisInstagram: Pam Harris_mathFacebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics educationLinkedin: Pam Harris Consulting LLC