In this episode Pam and Kim finish up their money Problem String from the last episode. But first, Pam wanted to reflect a little on how she was less than helpful when Kim was struggling to think about nickels. We all learn and grow, and self-reflection is super important!
Talking Points:
- Do you need time, or do you need help? (see episode 40)
- Once kids have an answer, do we force them to find another way?
- For which denominators is thinking about money helpful?
- Ways to think about 2 2/5 minus 9/20
- The reciprocal relationships between fractions and coins can be confusing
- Fractional equivalence is the goal by asking students to add and subtract fractions
