BOOT CAMP 201: FRACTION SENSE
Is your student comfortable with fractions?
Does your student approach fraction work as a list of rote or memorized steps?
Is it possible to really understand and enjoy fractions?
Did you know that fraction comprehension is closely tied to success in algebra?
Does your student need a mental “warm-up” in preparation for the upcoming school year?
Join Coach Leslie as she creatively engages students in order to assess their current level of understanding and uses interactive instruction to exponentially grow their knowledge of and comfort with fractions.
Boot Camp 201: Fraction Sense will equip students…
- To clearly and accurately conceptualize fractions
- To reason and think critically about fractions
- To confidently embrace the learning of procedural and operational work with fractions
- To detect faulty reasoning of fractional ideas and articulate sound assertions
Topics will include:
- Part-to-Whole Relationships
- Fractional Representation
- Fractional Equivalency
- Fractional Comparison
- Fraction Potpourri (time permitting) - simplifying fractions, ordering fractions, understanding mixed and improper fractions, using mental math, debunking fraction myths
WHEN:
Start Date: TBD
Start Times: 11:00am – 12:30pm and 1:30pm – 3:00pm (Class size: 6 – 8 students)
WHERE:
Leslie Bond’s Home
Wesley Chapel, NC (near Weddington)
PRE-REQUISITES:
- Multiplication facts
- Basic exposure to the idea of fractions
COST:
- Introductory pricing: $150/student
TARGET GRADES:
Students in 4th – 6th grades will benefit most from Fraction Sense. Depending on the goal and the need, 7th and 8th graders who desire to strengthen their foundations and conceptual understanding may find the boot camp useful. Occasionally, there may be advanced 3rd graders who demonstrate readiness. See FAQs for more information on the ideal candidate.
PARENTAL COMMITMENT:
Because this class is only taught for 90 minutes a day for five days, it is not designed to be a comprehensive introduction to fractions. While it is quite thorough, it is a supplement to students’ primary math curricula. To maximize the full benefit of the camp, parents should ensure that their child attends daily with a readiness to learn and have fun. Parents’ presence is optional but may prove helpful in supporting the students’ understanding.