How to solve a problem like....Fractions

Episode 180: This week onThinking Deeply about Primary Education I'm joined by Stuart Welsh for a truly fascinating exploration of fractions. As part of the chat we discuss... 1. Why is knowledge of fractions so important? 2. ⁠Why is knowledge of fractions so difficult for children to acquire? 3. ⁠Where can things go wrong with fractions in the classroom? 4. What can we do, as teachers, to ensure children are exposed to the full story of fractions? ...and much, much more. If you enjoy this episode, please support us by subscribing to our YouTube channel, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, or making a donation via www.ko-fi.com/tdape.  If you have any questions or comments, you can email us at [email protected] or join our Discord server, where we have a special channel for unseen question submission.