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Math-U-See Fraction Overlay Kit

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071160
Grade 5-6
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Math-U-See Fraction Overlay Kit
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Description

A Fraction Overlay Kit is utilized in the Epsilon course to teach fractions. This set is color-coordinated with the Integer Block Set to aid students in learning fractions.

This kit contains 79 total pieces that represent halves through sixteenths. There are  colored vinyl pieces representing the numerator. Clear lined vinyl overlays portray the denominator, with two each of halves, thirds, fourths, fifths, sixths, eighths, and tenths, and one half-sheet each of eighths and sixteenths.

Total contents are as follows:

5 green pieces representing units

2 orange pieces representing halves

3 pink pieces and 2 clear overlays representing thirds

4 yellow pieces and 2 clear overlays representing fourths

5 light blue pieces and 2 clear overlays representing fifths

6 purple pieces and 2 clear overlays representing sixths

7 tan pieces and 2 clear overlays representing sevenths

8 brown pieces and 2 clear overlays representing eights

9 mint pieces and 2 clear overlays representing ninths

10 blue pieces and 2 clear overlays representing tenths

1 clear half-overlay representing eighths

1 clear half-overlay representing sixteenths

Publisher's Description of Math-U-See Fraction Overlay Kit

Experience the joy of math with the Fraction Overlays. This 79-piece set helps students visualize abstract concepts and create mental images that serve as a bridge to mastery. Deepen understanding, increase retention, and make math more interesting for students of all ages with these functional and fun fraction manipulatives.

The Math-U-See Fraction Overlays are designed to go hand-in-hand with the Epsilon level of Math-U-See. It is ideal for instructors who are new to Math-U-See or need an additional set of math manipulatives for multiple students learning at the same time.

Category Description for Math-U-See Epsilon

Mastery of fractions including equivalent fractions and basic operations with fractions becoming fluent with adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions and mixed numbers. Also includes common factors, grouping symbols and order of operations, comparing and converting decimal fractions, area and circumference of a circle, classifying quadrilaterals, fractional measurements on line plots and number lines, and using coordinates to represent ordered relationships.

Lessons follow a similar format – watch the DVD lesson (parent then child/parent together), work through lesson examples in the instruction manual together, and complete worksheets. Lessons conclude with a test. Cumulative unit tests are scheduled regularly to assure students retain previous teaching. A final test over all concepts taught concludes the course.

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Product Format:Other
Grades:5-6
Brand:Math-U-See
EAN/UPC:718114032304
Length in Inches:5.4375
Width in Inches:6.875
Height in Inches:1.625
Weight in Pounds:0.65
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