Fractions: Multiplication by a whole number

Age
5

Materials

 * Red fraction circles in green frames (ten circles: 1 is undivided and the others are divided into 2 -10 equal parts.
 * Label with fractions written on them: 1, 1/2, 1/2, 1/3
 * Pencil and paper
 * Skittles

Preparation
This is an individual presentation.

Presentation

 * 1) Have the child bring over the two trays of fractions.
 * 2) Write a multiplication equation on the paper: 2/8 x 4 =
 * 3) Directress tells the child, “We will take 2/8 four times”.
 * 4) Take 2/10 one time, two times, three times and four times.
 * 5) Push them all together and have the child count the total number of 10ths. (8)
 * 6) Show the child how to write the answer.
 * 7) Do a few with the child and then have the child do some by himself.

Control Of Error
The Directress.

Purpose

 * To help the child gain a sensorial impression of fraction.
 * To introduce the concept and notation of fractions.
 * To introduce sensorial exploration of equivalency among fractions.
 * To introduce simple operations.