Last Week of Fraction Operations Review!
This week we will focus on multiplying and dividing fractions and mixed numbers. This is a challenging topic for many students. Please practice your multiplication math facts to become more efficient at determining common denominators. These topics are not covered in our math book, so we will be using handouts in packets
*** QUIZ#2 Multiplying & Dividing Fractions & Mixed #s
is Friday, September 28th*****
Monday, September 24, 2012
I can multiply 2 fractions and simplify my answer.
In class:
Students received new packets for including learning targets and practice for multiplying and dividing fractions & mixed #s.
Homework:
pg 28 in packet #1-9 (odd only)=======================================================================
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
I can multiply 2 mixed #s and simplify.
In Class:
Developed "checklist" for multiplying 2 mixed #s:1) Convert mixed #s to improper fractions first
2) Simplify "along the way"
3) Multiply across
4) Simplify your final answer.
Homework:
pg 28 part#2 (1-9 odd) AND pg 32 part #1 (1,2,3)=======================================================================
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
I can divide 2 fractions & simplify my answer
In Class:
Developed a "checklist" for dividing 2 fractions
"K" "C" "F"
- "KEEP" the first fraction
- "CHANGE" the operation to multiplication
- "FLIP" the 2nd fraction
- Simplify "along the way"
- Multiply across
- Simplify your final answer
Homework:
pg 65 (blue sheet) problems: 1-5, 9, 10
pg 68 (green sheet) problems (6-10)
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Thursday, September 27, 2012
I can divide 2 mixed #s and simplify my answer
In class:
Review Learning Target Sheets
Students can cross out the Learning Targets they have demonstrated mastery
Work on problems for the remaining Learning Targets (5 problems for each target)
Students ONLY do EXTRA PRACTICE for Learning Targets showing less than 80% proficiency.
Checklist Card:
Students will create their own "checklist card" with examples to use on the quiz and/or retake quiz.
Multiplying Fractions/Mixed #s
Dividing Fractions/Mixed #s
For students retaking Adding/Subtracting Quiz add:
Adding Fractions/Mixed #s
Subtracting Fractions/Mixed #s
Homework:
Individualized-
Students only do EXTRA PRACTICE their Learning Targets showing less than 80% proficiency.
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HOMEWORK PACKETS WILL TURNED IN TOMORROW!!!
