Mathspace dynamic representations, such as fraction smart shapes, let students see how changing the number of equal parts alters part size while the whole stays the same¶
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q2 i? A fourth-grade teacher used a Mathspace fraction smart shape that immediately updated to reflect different denominator inputs, showing students that the number and size of equal parts changed while the whole remained the same. → McMahon 2024
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McMahon 2024¶
McMahon, L. H., Pautz Stephenson, S., & Corrigan, S. (2024). The future of math inclusion: The promise of digital math tools for universally accessible mathematics instruction [Project Report]. Digital Promise. https://doi.org/10.51388/20.500.12265/211
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Qualitative case description from teacher partner Ms. F, a fourth-grade teacher, who used a Mathspace smart shape fraction diagram that updated immediately with different denominator inputs; Figure 6 shows a static example of the fraction circles. Finding is based on teacher report and artifact, not measured student outcomes.
"Students could see in this dynamic representation that the number of equal parts and the size of those parts was changing, while the size of the whole remained the same."
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Mathspace dynamic representations, such as fraction smart shapes, let students see how changing the number of equal parts alters part size while the whole stays the same |
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Mathspace dynamic representations, such as fraction smart shapes, let students see how changing the number of equal parts alters part size while the whole stays the same |
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