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Visualization

In this MathUP video, Marian explains the importance of visualization in mathematics. She offers examples of visualization at different levels, such as imagining juggling to demonstrate the associative property or lining up counting rods to find common multiples.

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Using Models to Represent Tenths
In this MathUP video, Marian talks about the importance of using models to introduce fractions and decimals. She describes how teachers might use natural and abstract materials, including ten frames, fraction circles and rectangles, and number lines. Sh’s e also explains the benefits and challenges of using base ten blocks to introduce fractions and decimals.