Awareness of the division of fractions: keep your flipping change to yourself!
Published In: Mathematics Teaching, 2025, n. 297. P. 38 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Brace, Sam 3 of 3
Abstract
The article focuses on a teaching unit designed to help Year 7 students understand the division of fractions through a deeper conceptual approach rather than relying on acronyms like KFC (Keep the fraction, Flip the second fraction, Change to multiplication). The author emphasizes the importance of using students' cognitive abilities to explore the reasoning behind fraction division, encouraging them to identify patterns and make conjectures during the learning process. The unit includes various activities that lead to the introduction of the concept of reciprocals, ultimately guiding students to understand that dividing fractions can be achieved by multiplying by the reciprocal of the divisor. The approach aims to engage students and enhance their confidence in a challenging area of mathematics. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Mathematics Teaching. 2025/09, Issue 297, p38
- Document Type:Lesson Plan
- Subject Area:Mathematics
- Publication Date:2025
- ISSN:0025-5785
- Accession Number:187993820
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