Fraction Museum Comes to Second Grade

     Second graders had a great time hosting a fraction museum, which was the culminating event of our study of fractions.  Each student curated his or her own fraction exhibit using materials brought in from home.  There was a wide range of exhibits, from stuffed animals, to toy cars, to sculptures made out of beads.  Best of all, the students were able to show their understanding of fractions as part of a whole and their understanding of fraction size.

     The fourth graders, who have also been studying fractions, were guests of the Fraction Museum, much to the delight of the second graders.  While the fourth grade visitors were with us, all of the students, in both second and fourth grades worked to figure out if each fraction represented in the museum was equal to 1/2, less than 1/2 or more than 1/2.  The second grade students were really proud of their work, especially when they had visitors.