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From the lens Math Tutor: Fractions.

Thanks for checking out my lens on fractions. I hope you enjoyed it.

  • AngelDey Aug 14, 2011 @ 12:55 am | delete
    I am SO HAPPY you explained prime factorization. I homeschool my son and I bought a book called Basic Math in 15 minutes a day. The book spent a sentence explaining what it was and then asked us to do it without any other help. I had never heard of prime factorization before much less knew how to do it. I still didn't quite get what it was all about from that one sentence. All I could tell my son was, "I don't know." And we skipped that question. But what I'd still like to know is why. Why do we need to know prime factorization? Will it help with other fraction problems?
  • drobertshaw Aug 11, 2010 @ 9:21 pm | delete
    Nice collection! Please take a look at a free teacher resource from Conceptua Math. The online tools for fractions instruction include fraction bars, circles, number lines, pattern blocks and estimating tools. Great for teacher-led instruction on an interactive whiteboard.
    http://www.conceptumath.com/fractions.html
  • AngelDey Aug 13, 2011 @ 11:58 pm | delete
    I just checked out Conceptua Math and really like what I see. I needed something to help my son understand unlike denominators better and turning improper fractions into mixed numbers. He's really struggling with those and I think Conceptua will really help with the way it is so visual.
  • TaTancitoGallegos Jul 27, 2010 @ 1:36 am | delete
    We think that we could use this blog in a very interesting way because it has all the aspects that a teacher could need in order to have a more entertained class. It contains some games so as to make learning more fun and better for the students. Also, it has some guidelines to give teachers without much experience or teachers in training (like us) some clues about how we can develop some topics and make them fun for our students. Besides, it has some videos that make clearer the view of the author of this blog and help people that may not understand what she tried to say.
  • sorana Mar 29, 2009 @ 5:39 am | delete
    Great lens on Fractions. I am trying to put a lens similar to yours but on Maths (Primary and Secondary). I started a few days ago so I still have a long way to go.
  • kiwisoutback Mar 15, 2009 @ 9:28 pm | delete
    Math is not my strong point. I could've used some online tutoring back in the day -- except it didn't exist then! Great work.
  • Amitabh1702 Jan 28, 2009 @ 2:34 am | delete
    I will get my sons to read through your lens. This is definitely good stuff. 5*'s.
    I would also like your views on http://www.squidoo.com/Fear-Of-Mathematics
    Cheers!
  • Evelyn_Saenz Apr 28, 2008 @ 10:49 am | delete
    5 Stars and Favored!
    Please consider adding your lens to the plexo at the bottom of Teaching from the Heart.
  • maxy Mar 4, 2008 @ 5:44 am | delete
    Great lens, very informative! Please check out my phone card lens!
  • thomasz Feb 13, 2008 @ 2:56 am | delete
    Interesting lens. Nice info.
  • Carla-White Dec 6, 2007 @ 7:56 am | delete
    great lens. Check out my lens on maths courses.
  • EeHai Dec 5, 2007 @ 10:24 am | delete
    This is a great lens talking about fractions. Fractions though simple may seems daunting to kids. The concept has to be explained with pictures at times. This lens serves to give ideas through the many videos. Great!
  • ShortSaleRealtor Oct 2, 2007 @ 5:09 pm | delete
    awesome lens with great information 5 stars 4 u
  • JorgeRodriguez Sep 12, 2007 @ 5:01 pm | delete
    Great lens. Now I can help my kids with their fractions! --Food Magnetism
  • allysa Sep 12, 2007 @ 3:49 am | delete
    this is really a great lens. Very helpful. Keep it up girl!
  • jdcastro Sep 7, 2007 @ 8:03 am | delete
    Great lens. I love maths. Favourite subject is calculus, then fractals!
  • BFuniv.com Sep 6, 2007 @ 5:52 pm | delete
    Great information about a subject that should be fun.
  • Alban Sep 6, 2007 @ 3:14 pm | delete
    Happy lens of the day...

    We all are teachers, arn't we? The question is, do we want to stop with what the world would teach, or use it as a starting point for a new kind of perception, undoing our limited ideas and concepts?

    http://www.squidoo.com/forgivenessandmiracles/
  • Reggie_Marigold Sep 6, 2007 @ 2:29 pm | delete
    Fun lens! You made math FUN and easy. A good resource.
  • ideasbymarz Sep 6, 2007 @ 8:59 am | delete
    Great lens
  • debsgreatfinds Sep 6, 2007 @ 8:28 am | delete
    Great lens I have bookmarked for my 14 year old daughter thanks rated you 5*****
  • mn3guy Sep 5, 2007 @ 10:23 pm | delete
    This is excellent - an excellent resource! Keep up the good work. 5*
    Phil (mn3guy)
  • serendipityrose Sep 5, 2007 @ 5:28 pm | delete
    Loved your lens! I've bookmarked it for future reference!
  • Birdlady Sep 5, 2007 @ 5:23 pm | delete
    Wow, this is the best fraction resource I've found!
  • ronpass Sep 5, 2007 @ 4:48 pm | delete
    Hi Rebecca again, if only I had these resources when my two boys were going through high school - we had lots of problems with fractions - if you miss the basics, life becomes difficult!
    Ron Passfield
    Digital Storytelling
  • rms Sep 5, 2007 @ 4:48 pm | delete
    Thanks for a really helpful lens!
  • CollegeForKatie Sep 5, 2007 @ 4:45 pm | delete
    Hi Rebecca! Yes, back to school does mean lots of math. I stopped reading my son books before bed and replaced the reading with addition and subtraction problems! He's in the 1st grade. Click Here For Savings On Laptops and Notebook Computers
  • ItsYourturn Sep 5, 2007 @ 4:22 pm | delete
    Thank You Teacher! Glad Corey Brown (of Squidoo) had the insight to choose this lens for Lens of the Day.

    I need the refresher, let alone my kids!
    Thanks again! Here's a virtual apple : )
  • Susan52 Sep 5, 2007 @ 11:34 am | delete
    Rockin' the math class. How fun is that!?! Love it! (Homeschoolers, are you watching this?)
  • gods_grace_notes Sep 5, 2007 @ 6:11 am | delete
    Hi Rebecca, I LOVE this lens! This will be such a help for students, AND their parents! Thanks for such a great job.
    I invite you to join my group at www.squidoo.com/groups/unit-studies. You would be a great addition to the group!
    Connie...aka Squid Angel
  • coreybrown Mar 29, 2007 @ 8:28 pm | delete
    Hi, Rebecca. What a great lens! The content and format are stellar.

    Many thanks from a dad who spends lots of time helping out with math homework.

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Ms. Rebecca Newburn has been a math and science educator for 17 years. She is interested in supporting Millennials, the New Generation, by creating resources... more »

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