Fast Break #2 - What is the Best Manipulative for Fractions?
18 February 2026

Fast Break #2 - What is the Best Manipulative for Fractions?

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In this quick follow-up to last week’s episode, we invited each of our guests to model a short, fun classroom debate. In just a few minutes, you can hear a sample debate that captures the spirit of productive mathematical argumentation—thoughful, curious, and includes reasoning. Tune in for a rapid-fire glimpse of what these debates can look like in action!

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