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Problem Solving - Draw a Diagram

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There is an excellent strategy for learners to use when faced with a word problem that uses fractions. This presentation shows how to draw a diagram of the fractions in the problem in order to get a visual representation. Although brief, this PowerPoint shares a good technique to teach to your students.

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fraction word problems, fractions

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fraction word problems, fractions, fraction diagrams, math
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Grade
4th - 5th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Presentations
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For Teacher Use
Number of Slides
6

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