Beginning Fractions & Decimals DVD provides clearly illustrated examples to ensure that even difficult concepts are easy to grasp. Delayed answers give learners plenty of time to test their brand-new skills.
Your kids will enjoy the comical characters Frances Fraction, Dennis Denominator, and Newman Numerator as they explore how fractions and decimals are used in real-world applications.
Ages 8 & up. Approx. 35 minutes
Introduction to Fractions and Decimals
Learning the Parts of a Fraction
Practice Naming Fractions
Equivalent Fractions
Proper and Improper Fractions
Mixed Numerals
Learning About Decimals
Converting Fractions Into Decimals
Adding and Subtracting With Common Denominators
QUOTES: Beginning Fractions & Decimals Video – “Try coming up with a song that explains congruent fractions. It’s not easy! However, this video proves it can be done. Using big-eyed animated characters – three children named Francis Fraction, Newman Numerator and Dennis Denominator – the lesson/program covers fractions and decimals in a way that actually makes it easy and fun. Examples challenge the viewer to reinforce the lesson. Suddenly my 7-year-old son and I were taking turns yelling out the answers. ‘Four-fifths!’ ‘One-third!’ If your kids aren’t picking up the concept of fractions from their school lessons, or they have no interest, or maybe you just want them to get a head start, try turning to Francis, Newman and Dennis. The Rock ’N Learn series is an effective way to learn. The best part: if you don’t get it the first time, re-wind the video and try again.” –Parents’ Choice Recommeneded, 2003
“Fractions & Decimals was just one of the many Rock ’N Learn products that we used in getting our son ready for the TAKS test. Thanks for creating such outstanding DVDs.” –Cheryl B., parent
Penny and Bill know how to shake things up when it comes to counting money and making change. Cool songs and games provide plenty of practice with real-world skills. Learn about coins and how they relate to one another, strategies for counting cash, "skip counting," expressing money in written terms, how to make change, and more. You’ll have lots of fun as you gain valuable skills you can bank on.