What this lesson teaches
Basic fractions.
Can you finish fractions with shapes in about 20 min?
You will basic fractions.
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Basic fractions.
Fractions require understanding of part-whole relationships, which are abstract until grounded in physical division. Folding paper forces students to confront the requirement for EQUAL parts — the concept that fraction learners most frequently ignore.
1. Cut circle in half. 2. Label half. 3. Cut one half again. 4. Label quarter.