The way we write fractions is a convention with a top and bottom number with a bar in between. Posing questions can help students make sense of the symbols. All of the questions would support that sense making EXCEPT:

a) What does the denominator in a fraction tell us?
b) What does the equal symbol mean with fractions?
c) What might a fraction equal to one look like?
d) How do know if a fraction is greater than, less than 1?


b

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a. The solution of the problem will make a contribution to the body of organized knowledge in education. b. The problem must be one that is researchable. c. The problem should be one that will lead to new problems. d. The problem must be suitable for the particular researcher. e. none of these criteria is violated

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Discuss several strategies that can assist English language learners communicate in school

What will be an ideal response?

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The middle ear consists of each of the following EXCEPT

A) incus B) malleus C) auricle D) stapes

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