Case Study: Developing Mathematical Fraction Concepts in Children

This presentation focuses on developing an understanding of fractions in children, particularly within the context of grade 3 mathematics. It highlights the cognitive and practical skills required for children aged 5-8 to grasp fraction concepts, emphasizing that fraction computations differ significantly from whole number computations. The presentation touches on the stages of numeracy development in children, supported by factors such as problem-solving and mathematical thinking. It suggests that teachers can leverage children's existing knowledge and reasoning to aid in teaching fractions, using familiar environmental elements to illustrate concepts. The presentation references resources that further elaborate on the history of mathematics and practical learning methods for children.

Developing
mathematics
concept in childrenLearning Fractions

Introduction
 My name is…
 The presentation am about to make will concentrate on the
understanding of fractions in children.
 The analysis will be a case study of the grade 3 mathematics which is
meant for the level of children between 5-8 years.
 The content descriptor of concern will be variety of cognitive and
practical skills needed to accomplish tasks.

Showcasing the concept of fraction
through learning experience
 Learning fractions is occasionally technical to children.
 Fraction computations do vary with the normal whole number
computations.
 Rules guiding fractions like numerators fails to apply to fractions with
similar denominators.
 The video below gives a short showcase of the fraction concept.

Cont.’

How children develop maths and
numeracy
 Children develop numeracy in stages supported by a number of
factors.
 Stages of number development, solving problems, nature of
knowledge and thinking mathematically are responsible for the
numeracy development.

How the mentioned experience
supports development of maths and
numeracy
 Children learning of maths is proven to rely on certain factors.
 Thinking mathematically is one such factor.
 Evaluating the children way of relating concepts such, emulating
whole numbers computations when solving fractions can assist maths
teachers.
 Through understanding children’s reasoning based on the knowledge
they possess the teachers can use the items in the immediate
environment to assist teach mathematics

References
 Eves, H. (1990). An introduction to the history of mathematics.
Philadelphia: Saunders College Pub.
 Kids Learning Videos. (2018, April 23). Let's Learn Fractions -
Understanding Math for Kids. Retrieved from YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0FZhQ_GkKw