Leyton WalkerWhen contemplating the division of two common fractions, the ‘invert and multiply’ algorithm, does not develop naturally from using manipulatives. (Borko; Eisenhart; Brown; Underhill; Jones & Agard. 1992) suggest it is for this reason, that it is unlikely that children will invent their own ‘invert and multiply’ algorithm. Before a student can be expected to ‘invent’ this algorithm, knowledge of whole number division and basic fraction concepts, including the notion of equivalent fractions is essential. (Sharp, 1998). The purpose of this round table discussion is to take cognisance of the suggestions attested to by Borko et al. and Sharp and examine the teaching approaches adopted by classroom teachers, as they relate to the process of division with fractional numbers. To highlight this, six Year 7 and Year 8 teachers were asked to solve and then describe their mathematical approaches and processes used to calculate 2/3 ÷ 1/2; illustrate the meaning of the operation and describe the means by which they would explain their respective methods for solving problems involving the division of fractions with their students. The opportunity to examine the use of mathematical equipment that may be used to support and illustrate the mathematical process of division with fractions, will also be examined with the view to generating a conceptual representation of the meaning of the division of fractions. References Borko., H; Eisenhart., M; Brown, C.A., Underhill, R., Jones, D., & Agard, P. (1992). Learning to teach hard mathematics: do novice teachers and their instructors give up too easily? Journal for Research in Mathematics Education 23 194-222. Sharp, J. (1998). A constructed algorithm for the division of fractions. In: The Teaching and Learning of Algorithms in School Mathematics. Morrow, L.J. & Kenny, M.J. (editors) Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.