Question

Which one of the following is most suitable to explain \('1 \div \dfrac{1}{2}=2'\) to students of class IV?
1. Using beads and strings
2. Using a geoboard
3. Using paper folding
4. Explaining algorithm

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Using paper folding

The numbers that are found to have been constructed to measure different parts of a complete object are known as fractional numbers (or fractions).
Note that:

• Modelling situations using quantities, shapes and forms is one of the best strategies would be most appropriate to follow.
• Such representations aid visualization, clarify essentials, help us discard irrelevant information. 
• Again, what we need are illustrations that show a multiplicity of representations so that the relative advantages can be understood.
• For example, a fraction can be well understood through an object and its cut pieces that means, to explain the error by using a fraction kit or paper folding.
• Representations are useful and appropriate in a different context.

Hence, we conclude that the above situation can be best explained by using paper folding.