MAT 1033 WEEK 1-DOMINIQUE
Dominique Davis

I watched 2 videos on dividing and multiplying fractions. Once I started watching the videos I chuckled a bit at the images of the “area model”. It has been quite some time since I have seen or used this model when learning my fractions. I used to use the area model when helping my son with his homework when he was in elementary. I think it is a great way to help learners feel confident in the work they are doing. I used to use the area model as well in school until I strengthened my ability to do simple math in my mind. I have always felt I was pretty good with math; making it up to Calculus in high school (18 years ago). I cannot say the video wasn’t helpful, because I can forward them to my nieces when they get to this level in elementary school. It has been so long since I have taken college-level math and I do not mind the refresher. It is only week one and memories are firing up; equations that overwhelmed me a month ago are now flowing back into my subconscious.