Fraction Addition Part 1 - Polypad Pointers

Learn how to use fraction bars, number lines, and the balance scale to help students make meaning of why common denominators are helpful when adding fractions
0:14 - Using divisions on the number line
4:19 - Renaming fractions
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[@amymorgan4891]

Where do you get/how do you make the numberline with the fractions? I can't seem to get the divisions off of mine

[@nsera9462]

Great video. How do you change the number line so you can't change the number of divisions?

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