High School Math Guide

Rationale for adaptations: 1. Added a number line

a. reinforces understanding a fraction a / b as the quantity formed by a parts of size 1/ b and fractions as numbers b. can be used to help students find an equivalent fraction for 1/2 using a denominator of 8 c. can be used to address the common misconception that you can simply add numerators and denominators 2. Scaffolded questions - scaffolds learning to build understanding without rushing to computation