sdobis Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 My 12 year old dyslexic daughter has made leaps and bounds in her schooling. She took what felt like a lifetime to learn basic arithmetic. She was finally at grade level in her math using Teaching Textbooks, but doesn't retain anything relating to fractions. We've worked on them for about 6 months now, and she just asked me what a fraction is. Obviously she needs to learn it differently. I tend to do a lot of talking when I teach, but her eyes just glaze over. I think she needs more visual or hands on. What is out there that will help? I don't know if I'm looking for a completely new math curriculum or something to help with just fractions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiramisu Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Have you tried Key To? Pizza and pies as manipulatives? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almondbutterandjelly Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 This is what made fractions click for my dd and we kept coming back to it periodically for reminders: Building Fractions Activity Center by Lakeshore Learning http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/product/productDet.jsp?productItemID=1%2C689%2C949%2C371%2C925%2C904&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181113&bmUID=1466459303824 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nannyaunt Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 You could try teaching fractions using money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSinNS Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 (edited) MUS epsilon is completely dedicated to fractions and is very clear. It is heavily manipulative based. You would have to buy the fraction overlays. It teaches cross multiplication rather than lcd, which is my only complaint, but it does prevent muddying the waters. You could just use it as a supplement to TT. Eta clarity Edited June 21, 2016 by KSinNS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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