The University of Arizona: IMPACTS Middle School – Fractions Operations. Foundations for Middle School

Fractions and fraction operations are the foundations for middle school mathematics. They are essential for proportional reasoning, algebra, and probability, yet they are incredibly difficult to learn and teach. In middle schools, it is important to understand students’ previous experiences with fractions in order to develop their algebraic reasoning. Fraction operations intentionally and systematically grow from work in 3rd grade, culminating in fluency with operations with rational numbers in 7th grade. What instructional strategies will build the concepts clearly and understandably? How do we develop and integrate fluency while also addressing other middle school math topics? Come and explore the developmental path and strategies to move students to deeper understanding of fractions and fraction operations in grades 5-8.

**NOTE: Participants will be expected to take a task back to their classrooms, collect and analyze student work, and share their reflections with the CRR.

Presenters:     Shawn Hedayati, Shanna Gray, and Rodrigo Gutiérrez

Date:              Saturday, August 17, 2024

Time:             8:30am-12:30pm (4 hours)

Location:          Hybrid: In-person at UArizona Tucson Campus. Remote via Zoom.

Earn:          Up to 5 hours of professional development credit for recertification.

***Teachers from Arizona districts and schools are invited to apply at no cost. Others may register for $60. Payment is due at the beginning of the session. Checks may be written to The University of Arizona CRR and MUST be mailed and received BEFORE the workshop. This is not considered a tax-deductible donation since it is a payment for services rendered. The mailing address is 617 N. Santa Rita Ave Tucson, AZ 85721-0089.