Making Sense of Fractions
This 7-week asynchronous online workshop focuses on the teaching and learning of fractions in the Investigations curriculum. Through online interactive activities and discussions, participants learn how grade 2-5 students make sense of, compare, and compute with fractions using representations and reasoning. Participants will also consider how to best support students in their learning.
In this workshop, participants:
- experience the development of ideas about fractions in Investigations across grades 2-5
- engage in activities that involve representing, comparing and computing with fractions
- learn about models and representations that support students in making sense of fractions and operations involving fractions
- examine classroom video, vignettes, and student work to see how students work on fractions in Investigations and how teachers support students’ progress
- consider issues of equity as students engage in the work of making sense of fractions
Upcoming Course: June 18-August 5, 2025. Registration opens 4/1/25.
Tuition: $450 per participant until 5/8/25; $500 until 6/11/25; $550 until registration closes 6/17/25.
Who Should Attend
People who want to learn more about the teaching and learning of fractions (Grades 2-5) in the Investigations curriculum.
Contact Hours
Participants receive a certificate for 40 contact hours or PDPs (MA only) upon completion of the workshop.
Graduate Credit
3 credits are available for an additional fee.
What’s Asynchronous? Specific work is expected each week; participants choose when to complete the work.
Have Other Questions? Check our FAQ or contact us to learn more, or for information about hosting an online workshop for your school or district.
Email: investigations@terc.edu
Telephone: 617.873.9785
Twitter: @Inv3_Math
“This course has truly been eye opening. I learned fractions through memorizing procedures. Fractions are no longer scary to me, but a topic that will be fun and engaging to teach.”