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Found in Collection(s): Click on the collection logo for more information. Close this window Collection Name: Middle School Portal: Math and Science Pathways (MSP2) Collection Description: The Middle School Portal: Math and Science Pathways (MSP2) identifies digital resources that support reform-based middle school math and science teaching and learning. Its Mathematics Pathway and Science Pathway present standards-based publications that take an in-depth look at teachable concepts in math and science. All resources are examined with the following criteria in mind: content of the resource is accurate; it promotes student learning; it aligns with one or more national math and/or science education standards; it is grade-level appropriate; it promotes equity and access; and the resource is easily navigable. A blog called Connecting News to National Science Education Standards encourages science teachers to integrate current events into their instruction. Users can also search or browse by subject lists and register to be notified when new content is posted to the site. Collection Information: Grade Level Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Middle School Upper Elementary Vocational/Professional Development Education Intended Audience Educator Learner Language En Eng Link Http://msteacher2.org/ Publisher / Resource Provider Ohio State University Resource Format Image Text/html Resource Type Audio/Visual Collection Image Image/Image Set Instructional Material Reference Material Text Subject Keyword(s) Education Education Issues Instructional Issues Mathematics--Study and Teaching Science--Study and Teaching Teacher Education Technology Education Close this window Resource Title: Quick take on action with fractions Description: Really understanding what fractions are, how they fit on the number line, and how to operate with them-add, subtract, multiply, divide-is central to learning decimals and percentages. According to the NCTM Principles and Standards, students in the middle grades should be expected to acquire a deeper understanding of fractions, decimals, and percents and an increased flexibility in using them to solve problems. Yet students may reach even the higher grades of middle school without a firm grasp of fractions. Perhaps a change in strategy could help? Lets offer compelling visuals and hands-on manipulation of those fractured numbers! Additional Resource Information Author Middle School Portal Staff Contributor(s) Carolyn Hamilton Date Published 2006 Grade Level Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Middle School Intended Audience Educator Learner Language En-US Resource Format Text/html Resource Type Activity Instructional Material Instructor Guide/Manual Rights Information Copyright June 2006 - The Ohio State University. Subject Keyword(s) Arithmetic Fractions Number and Operations Percent Process Skills Ratio and Proportion Visualization

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