Dr. Powell demonstrates how to use manipulatives and drawings to divide fractions.
Educator Resources
Videos for educators participating in Project STAIR
Dividing Fractions Using the Length Model
Dr. Powell shows how to use length manipulatives to help students divide fractions.
Multiplying Fractions Using the Length Model
Dr. Powell multiplies fractions using both fraction tiles manipulatives as well as via a drawing demonstration.
Multiplying Fractions Using the Set Model
Dr. Powell uses both two-color counter manipulatives and drawings to multiply fractions.
Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators using the Length Model
Dr. Powell demonstrates how to use the number tiles to subtract fractions with unlike denominators.
Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators using the Set Model
Dr. Powell demonstrates how to use two-color counter manipulatives as part of the set model to help teach students how to subtract fractions with like denominators.
Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators using the Area Model
Dr. Powell uses the area model to show how to use manipulatives to teach students how to subtract fractions with like denominators.
Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators using the Length Model
Dr. Powell shows how to use length model manipulatives to teach students how to subtract fractions with like denominators.
Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators using the Area Model
Dr. Powell demonstrates how to use the area model manipulatives to teach students how to subtract fractions with unlike denominators.
Adding Fractions using Manipulatives – Part 6
Dr. Powell demonstrates how to use set model manipulatives to teach children how to add fractions that have unlike denominators.