This exciting book by Kim Sutton is filled with practical ideas for building area, set, and number line models for fractions. Fractions: A Part of the Whole, meant for grades 2-6 students, will create interest and understanding of fractions on a foundational level through models, games and activities. Fractions are the basis for proportional reasoning and these activities will be the 'hands-on' experiences that students lack from textbooks.

Students will work through activities with pattern blocks, circles, rectangles, squares, chips and number lines. Teachers will enjoy the 'Fraction Chat Cards' for this experience three times a week. This book includes many different games for student enjoyment. Literature connections are made throughout the book.