3rd grade teacher Maria Franco from Orange Grove Elementary School in Somerton, Ariz., teaches students about fractions by presenting them with a real-world scenario using watermelons. She activates students’ background knowledge, checks for understanding, and concludes with a classroom discussion to promote a community of learners.
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