Fractions

Today we started a mini-unit on fractions.  We focused on how to make parts equal.  We also spent some time learning how to write a fraction.  There was much shock when we learned that 1/2 was more than 1/4.  There were lots of protests; "but 2 isn't bigger than 4!" was the most common rebuttal.  We spent some time examining how this could be true and I think I had some converts by the time we were done!