The sandwich problem described in this article would likely be considered more appropriate for third grade or above. However, as members of the research team for a lesson study involving teachers from kindergarten through fourth grade, the authors saw kindergarten students rise to the challenge. The authors invite readers to review two scenarios,…

Using Cuisenaire Rods, metric measurement, and mapping, students worked collaboratively to calculate, keep records, build, and problem solve with use of decimal fractions as a key element.

In this article the authors describe a project during which they unpacked fraction standards, created rigorous tasks and lesson plans, and developed formative and summative assessments to analyze students' thinking about fraction multiplication. The purpose of this article is to (1) illustrate a process that can be replicated by educators…

Features activities based on a theme that is usually associated with a particular month. (Author/YDS)

Poses the Fractionberry Pie problem to teach students fractions. (Author/NB)

Discusses a meaningful experience, conceptually, of multiplication of fractions. (Author/YDS)

Presents a problem involving fractions for discussing and sharing of student responses to the problem at a later date. (KHR)

Explores how children from kindergarten to 6th grade think about the same fraction problem and what that should mean for instruction. (Author)

Presents an activity that focuses on fractions. Students engage in number sense and operations, logical reasoning, writing, and real-world applications of fraction concepts. (Author/NB)