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Ep 307: Naming Fractions
From Math is Figure-Out-Able! · Hosted by Pam Harris & Kim Montague
Episode summary
In this episode of Math is Figure-Out-Able!: Is there a 'correct' way to name math concepts? In this episode, Pam and Kim discuss different naming conventions for fractions from different cultures. Talking Points: Cultural difference in how fractions are expressed in Korean, where the denominator is said and written first.
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Is there a 'correct' way to name math concepts? In this episode, Pam and Kim discuss different naming conventions for fractions from different cultures. Talking Points: Cultural difference in how fractions are expressed in Korean, where the denominator is said and written first. Cultural convention influences the way students think about and…