Dr. Powell demonstrates how to use length tile manipulatives to teach students how to add fractions with unlike denominators.

Dr. Powell demonstrates how to use area model manipulatives to teach students how to add fractions with unlike denominators.

Dr. Powell demonstrates how to use the set model mainpulatives to help students understand how to add fractions with like denominators.

Dr. Powell demonstrates how to use manipulatives to help students add fractions with like denominators.

Fractions are one of the most challenging topics in math, but they are also critical for students to understand to be successful in algebra. One way to help students understand fractions and feel comfortable adding them is by using manipulatives. Sarah Powell from UT shows how you can use area model manipulatives to teach students how to add fractions that have like denominators.