Getting to the Core of Students’ Fraction Misconceptions

Fractions are critical mathematics content that prepares students for algebra, yet many students demonstrate significant difficulties with fractions. This presentation breaks down the most common errors among fraction addition and subtraction based on error analysis research and provides instructional strategies for addressing these common fraction misconceptions.Participants will be able to: 1. Identify the most common fraction misconceptions students have. 2. Implement strategies to help students struggling with fractions, including the use of concrete manipulatives, alternative computation methods, and error analysis. 3. Gain access to resource websites backed by research, which includes demonstration videos and classroom resources to rational number development.