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Using Technology to Help Students Understand Pre-Algebra Concepts

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Exploring Rational Numbers

Classroom
Example....

Fraction Model

Order the set of numbers from smallest to largest using the fraction model.

8/738%16%.0244/24

Explain how you can determine which is smaller of 8/73 and 8%
using their
- decimal forms
- percent forms
- circle graphs
- fraction forms

Slide contain image of a student using computer to solve math problem, along with descriptive graphics of student using computer to solve math problem and a sample screen shot of "Fraction Pie" from http://illuminations.nctm.org/mathlets/index.html

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