Fractions

We use Fractions a lot in our everyday lives so it is important that we know what they are, what they mean and how to use them correctly.

1) Watch this video clip about where fractions are used

2) Write down some more of your own examples of where fractions used in our lives. Google search if needed. Make a poster to show some great ideas and share with DMN and the rest of our class. We'll assess each others and decide a winner.

3) Watch the Math Antics Fractions video - https://goo.gl/1VYwRq

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CA9XLJpQp3c

4) Another video to help understanding - https://goo.gl/onzgID

5) Game - Fractions Pieces Game (2 levels) - https://goo.gl/F1XWhr

6) Basic fractions and what they look like 'match-up' game - https://goo.gl/BxKCLK

7) Game - Fraction Splat - https://goo.gl/BKR6aF

A Mixed Number (or Mixed Fraction) is a whole number and a fraction

Changing mixed fractions to improper fractions

a)https://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/fractions/mathman_improper_fractions.htm

b) https://www.mathplayground.com/fractions_mixed.html

c)http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/fractions/memory_fractions3.htm

IXL Mixed fractions / Improper fractions

G (J8 and J10)

H (I9)

I (F8)

H (I 10) - mixed Q's

8) Learn more about fractions from this site - https://goo.gl/ZcxZmB

Make a list of the important things to remember about fractions and what you have learned.

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