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Using Fraction Strips to Develop Understanding

Posted in: Student Experiences, Students and Alumni

Brianna Stratton with Rocky outside of the Student Center

Brianna Stratton is an elementary education major. She described an experience in Dr. DiNapoli’s course that helped her visualize fractions:

For me personally, fractions are my weakness in math. I have always struggled with fractions, and still do. Dr. DiNapoli’s explanations in class show me how to grasp onto information thoroughly. The concept of the lessons are confusing, however, looking back through his lessons helped me discover more information. By drawing out fraction strips and cutting them into pieces has helped me think throughout this process to further my answer.