Designing Fractions

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How does one design a lesson that opens the children to learning? 

 If I have to design fractions for grade 6 to 8, these are the ideas I will keep in my pocket!

 This is the time they become fearful of fractions and hence of Maths. 
Hence multisensory-approach is mandatory.

 I have tried to bring in Think. Feel. Move as part of the session. My openness to their efforts would give us a connect! 
  1. Write a story or a poem on fraction addition or any other concept. Put it on a colour paper and present. This should take care that they don't lose the emotional touch with the topic.
  2. Learn the steps of operations on fractions by writing a concept note on them. Or organize a think-pair-share. 'Explain to someone how do you add fractions with different denominators!' 
  3. Practice-Practice-Practice...with music on my player, with their choice of peers. Collaborative effort always helps the shy ones. Let them sit on chairs or the floor or as they wish. Be flexible with physical space. 
  4. Take the test only when they feel 'ready' for it. Kids are very aware of their readiness and honest... When trusted. 
  5. Encourage them to openly share their fun and fear moments with everyone to give space for catharsis.                                              😊     



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