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Making Sense of Computational Procedures
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Making Sense of Computational Procedures
Watch this multimedia overview to learn about the importance of focusing on conceptual understanding and procedural fluency with fractions operations and how they connect. The overview describes recommended instructional practices for developing understanding of computational procedures and ways to address typical student misconceptions.
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