ERIC Number: EJ1261830
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 2
Abstractor: ERIC
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ISSN: ISSN-1326-0286
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Short Activity: Nearest to One
Russo, James
Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, v25 n2 p37-38 2020
In this article, the author describes how to help develop students' conceptual understanding of fractions through the tactical card-based game Nearest to One. Nearest to One promotes number-sense based strategies for comparing fractions, such as benchmarking (e.g., Is the fraction greater or less than one-half?) and building to the next whole, also known as residual thinking (e.g., How much more to make one?). This game requires a deck of playing cards and a simple game-board (using the game-board is optional). Nearest to One is suitable for students in upper primary school (Years 4-7), and requires two players.
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Students, Mathematics Skills, Skill Development, Fractions, Problem Solving, Educational Games, Mathematics Activities
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
Education Level: Elementary Education
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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