Smartatmath Sam's video: adding and subtracting fractions strategy wmv

This video will give teachers a model to help them teach their own students how to add and subtract fractions. This video shows an easy way to remember the steps for adding and subtracting fractions. It uses connections to prior learning for middle school low performing students and English language learners. The video can also be used by 4th and 5th grade teachers for grade level instruction of fractions. These strategies are easy for students to remember and for teachers to teach, they are easy and understandable using academic language giving easy reminders for academic vocabulary. Engaging visuals to help students remember how to add and subtract fractions. This video should be used by teachers and parents as a model of how to teach fractions. It follows a simple flowchart procedure that makes adding and subtracting fractions easy. It has tricks on how to remember strategies and academic vocabulary. Teachers will love this coaching video because they will be able to reach their students in 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade, 7th grade, or 8th grade. These visuals and easy steps will help low performing middle school students understand especially students of color and ELL students. This understanding of fractions as a division problem will give students the foundation for algebra. These coaching videos for teachers will give them uncluttered, understandable strategies for their students. These easy steps will be remembered by the students and they will gain confidence in their math skills giving them the background for future STEM classes. This video will teach teachers how to teach fractions. Easy ways to remember the denominator and numerator. Will help teachers prepare students for the high stakes tests. Preparation for testing and a foundation to teach the common core state standards.