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MATH MENU Fractions, Decimals & Percent

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• Fractions, decimal fractions and percentages are ways of representing whole-part relationships.

• For fractional and decimal computation, the ideas developed for whole-number computation can apply.

After the pre-assessment, we will have whole class lessons depending on the needs of the class. The remainder of the time will be devoted to guided practice groups and Math Menu time.

Due: May 13, 2011

un F r o F Just Model What is a fraction?

Using any of the manipulatives, build models of proper and improper fractions. Take photos and upload these to your blog along with descriptions of your discoveries.

Simplify Fractions

Each activity will help you explore the concepts we are investigating independently, with a partner, or in a small group.

hrough the investigations in this stand alone unit in Math, you will be exploring and developing your understanding of the following concepts:

Math Choices for 6E

GUIDELINES •Read the descriptions of the activities before you select.

Reduce Fractions Shoot This is a fast paced game with three levels of difficulty by produced by Sheppard Software.

Dealing Up Play cards Download the cards and directions for three different games exploring fractions.

•Once you choose an activity, you must try to complete it.

Jeopardy

•You do not need to complete all of the menu options.

Play Fraction Jeopardy

•You must stay on task and allow others to complete their work.

•You must record how you spent your time on the Google Form.

When you complete your activities, you may the challenge project or go to Mathletics.

The Quia math site has a fun version of Jeopardy that allows you to practice adding fractions and mixed numbers. You may play alone or with a friend. Try this second version to practice converting fractions, decimals and percents.

Practice!

Play Fraction Four This is a game by Shodor for 2 players that lets you select the skills you want to review as well as the level of difficulty.

MATH MENU

Choose 5 Activities- At least one from each column and row

Operations with Fractions

Relationship between fractions, Simplifying Fractions decimals & percent

Improper fractions & Mixed numbers

Visual L ea rn e rs (V L )

Aud i t o ry Le ar ner s ( AL)

Ki ne st he tic Le ar ne rs (KL )

Go to the KidsOLR menu and click on ‘improper and mixed numbers’.

Read through the information and play the examples. Make a poster that defines and explains this concept.

Listen to the song, Equivalent Fractions. Write your own song to describe and explain mixed numbers & improper fractions. (Click here to review concept)

Play The Ice Cream Shop game. How much money did you earn? Make a set of manipulatives that would help you or a friend fill the orders more quickly.

Go to the Math is Fun site and read the information. Practice with the links on this page and then complete questions 1-5 in your notebook. Be sure to write the title and the date.

Watch the movie, Reducing Fractions on

Print the Fraction Cards and cut them

BrainPop (you must log in first!). Explain

out. Play Concentration to match the

how to simplify fractions, using at least 3

equivalent fractions. Make your own

examples. Record your explanation and

game using using reducing fractions.

post it on your blog.

(How to reduce fractions)

Review the relationship between

Watch the video, Fractions, Decimals and

Explore the relationship between

fractions, decimals and percentages at

Percents. You will need your whiteboard

fractions, decimals and percentages using

BBC’s Bitesize. When you are done,

to complete an activity while you watch.

this tool. Use the questions in the

complete the online test in your

Select a real life example and explain it to

Exploration section as a guide. Show

notebook. Correct your work when done.

a friend or record it for your blog.

what you have learned to a friend (record)

Make a poster to illustrate how to add,

Record a song or poem describing the

Watch this video on paper folding to

subtract, multiply and divide fractions

steps to add, subtract, multiply and divide

show multiplication. Try this with

with unlike denominators. You may make

fractions with unlike denominators. You

another pair of fractions. How might this

four separate posters if you would prefer.

may create four separate songs/poems if

work for other operations? Make your

Review the steps here - add, subtract,

you would prefer. Review the steps here -

own tutorial to illustrate.

multiply, and divide.

add, subtract, multiply, and divide.

M rs. Fen to n’s C hall e ng e Pr oj e c t

A p p le P o rk C h o ps 4 boneless pork chops 1/2 tsp. salt

You’re catering a party!

You have been hired to cater a party for 75 people. They want a three course meal - a starter, entree and dessert. They have chosen their entree (see recipe on the right) but are leaving the starter and dessert up to you. Choose recipes to go with this entree and then calculate how much you will need to charge your in order to make a profit.

You must provide a bill outlining the costs for your clients.

1/4 tsp. pepper 1 apple, peeled an d chopped 2 Tbsp. butter 3 Tbsp. brown su gar Preheat oven to Place pork chops350 degrees F. in baking dish and sprinkle with sa pepper. Cover dis lt and h and bake at 350 degrees F. fo r 30 minutes.

Uncover dish and pla apple on top of ea ce chopped ch with butter and sp chop. Dot rinkle with

brown sugar. Retu rn to oven and bake for anot her 10-15 minutes until pork chops are glazed and thorou ghly cooked. Serves 4

Extension: Compare prices at different shops in Hong Kong. How much more can you make if you shop wisely? If your client invites 5 more people, can you afford to give them a 10% discount?