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

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hrough the investigations in this stand alone unit in Math, you will be exploring

and developing your understanding of the following concepts:

• 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.

GUIDELINES

•Read the descriptions of the activities before you select.

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

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

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

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

ModelWhat 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 FractionsReduce Fractions ShootThis is a fast paced game with three levels of difficulty by produced by Sheppard Software.

JeopardyPlay Fraction JeopardyThe 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 FourThis 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.

Conceptual Understandings

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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

4 boneless pork chops1/2 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. pepper1 apple, peeled and chopped2 Tbsp. butter3 Tbsp. brown sugarPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place pork chops in baking dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover dish and bake at 350 degrees F. for 30 minutes. Uncover dish and place chopped apple on top of each chop. Dot with butter and sprinkle with

brown sugar. Return to oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes until pork chops are glazed and thoroughly cooked. Serves 4

Apple Pork ChopsChallenge Project

Visual Learners (VL)

Auditory Learners (AL)

Kinesthetic Learners (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. Remember elements of design?

Listen to the Fraction song. 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. Score 8

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 BrainPop (you must log in first!). Explain how to simplify fractions, using at least 3 examples. Record your explanation and post it on your blog.

Play “Three in a Row” with a partner. See teacher for the game board & instructions. When finished, write an explanation to “teach someone how to reduce fractions using your own examples” in your Math Journal. (How to reduce fractions)

Review the relationship between fractions, decimals and percentages at BBC’s Bitesize. When you are done, complete the online test in your notebook. Record the questions and put your answers. Correct your work when done.

Watch the video, Fractions, Decimals and Percents. You will need your whiteboard to complete an activity while you watch. Select a real life example and explain it to a friend and record it for your blog. Make it interesting!

Explore the relationship between fractions, decimals and percentages using this tool. Use the questions in the Exploration section as a guide. Show what you have learned to a friend (record)

Make a poster to illustrate how to add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions with unlike denominators. You may make four separate posters if you would prefer. Review the steps here - add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Remember the elements and principles of design!

Record a song or poem describing the steps to add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions with unlike denominators. You may create four separate songs/poems if you want. Review the steps here - add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Record yourself and post on your blog!

Watch this video on paper folding to show multiplication. Try this with another pair of fractions. How might this work for other operations? Make your own tutorial video to illustrate. Record and post on your blog.

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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?