Bonnie Stephan

Introduction Are your students struggling with fraction operations which include mixed numbers in the operation? When you review their work do you notice steps get mixed up with other operations? You may have encountered multiplication problems where students have attempted to find the least common denominator. No problem. In this blog it is my passion […]

The school year has started. As you reflect on the year before, you plan to make this year the best year ever! Your goal: to successfully teach fraction operations! Your preparation begins with a new internet search. However, the more you look, the more overwhelmed you feel as you observe so many different methods! I’ve

Lists and provides examples of essential skills students need prior to learning fraction operations.

Steps for reducing fractions, including how to list factors, use divisibility rules, and number patterns.

Explains 9 factors to consider for preparing students for pre-algebra and beyond.