In this lesson, students learn to find the fraction of a set. In this lesson, Ms. Brewer will teach 3rd grade math students to find the fraction of a set. / Carrie Brewer, East Saint Louis School ...

How students are introduced to fractions in early grades affects how they approach more complicated mathematics—like algebra—in higher grades. It’s crucial that students learn how fractions behave ...

Over the past year, since I took over the common-core math beat, I’ve been thinking a lot about fractions. As I wrote in November, the Common Core State Standards for mathematics emphasize fractions ...