fraction contraption advanced math through a sound foundation
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Fraction Contraption
Advanced Math Through A Sound Foundation
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Imagine if every Kid in America knew fractions and liked them.
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Teaching math 16 yearsProduct DesignerHarvard Masters in Math Ed.
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7 fundamental math skills that we are learning with Fraction Contraption:
1. Measurement2. Fractions3. Ratios4. Proportions5. Probability6. Decimals7. Percents
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Fraction Contraption Workshop
1. Build the Game
2. Play the Game
3. Take it home
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Video of Fraction Contraption
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After Fraction Contraption it jumps to 90%
Class score on a fraction test is 65%
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Fraction Contraption Workshop Goals:
1. Fractions are fun
2. They are very useful
3. You have to practice them
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Additionally the ruler can be removed & the tiles flipped over to play with Decimals or Percents.
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Easy to Replicate Program:www.FractionContraption.com
All pieces for game available
Can be built with hand tools
Great for any STEM class
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Get the free Google App @FractionContraption.com
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Math is a language,
Fraction Contraption is your native
speaker .