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One centimeter grid paper-Use this to draw out fractions using each centimeter box as one of your pieces. So if you are building 1/4 you would draw a rectangle that is 4 squares big and shade in one of the squares.
Math Learning Center Fractions App-Your child could use this to build their own fraction bars or fraction circles.
Fraction Strips-You can directly compare fractions up to two wholes.Fractions are labeled for this tool.
Fraction Bar-You can change your fractional pieces to compare fractions with like or different denominators. The fractional pieces are not labeled on this tool. (I wrote labels in on sample below)
Videos for Fractions
Example of How to Use Tools from Resource
Virtual Fraction Strip
Example: See the comparison between 2 wholes, 2 halves, 2 quarters and 2 eighths. Can you find equivalent fractions in this image?
Virtual Fraction Bar- You can compare three different Fractions at a time using this tool
Use the arrows to change your fraction.
Then drag the bar up to the bar above. See example below(I went ahead and labeled on the fraction bar the fractions I chose to place):
Here is another example where I have 1 whole and, 1/2, and 1/4 on the same bar:
Fraction Math Games
Combining Fractions to Make One- Place fractions on a number line and add them in order to reach 1 whole.
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Here is a math app from our math curriculum where students can explore more with fractions. It works for iPads, Chrome, and any internet browser.
On this app, students are able to:
Use a bar or circle as the whole.
Divide each whole into anywhere from 1 to 100 equal parts.
Compare fractions and represent equivalent fractions.
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide with fractions.
Explore the relationship between fractions, percents, and decimals.
Select the size of the whole and the number of equal parts.
Hide and reveal fraction labels.
Use the drawing tools to annotate work and show understanding.
Write equations and expressions with the math text tool.
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Here is a Fraction Game to explore with fraction combinations that equal one.
Multiplying Fractions
Here is a video of Mrs. Ytreeide solving a multiplying fractions problem and using a model to represent what happens in the problem.
When you're done, your work should look something like this:
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Dividing Fractions
This week as your are dividing with fractions, it's important to keep practicing your multiplication facts! Go to our Websites for Practicing Math to find online games to play and practice your facts!
Here is a game you can play with a deck of cards. If you don't have cards, you can write numbers on pieces of paper. If you don't have paper, you can use dice! If you don't have dice, try out our Virtual Dice Tool.
Multiplication War:
Play against yourself or play against a partner.
Take a deck of cards and divide the deck into two piles, face down.
Each person pulls the first card off the top of their pile.
Multiply the two numbers that are shown.
The first person to say the correct product (answer to the multiplication problem) gets to keep the two cards!
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HERE is a video of Mrs. Ytreeide solving a problem dividing a fraction by a fraction.
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Decimals
Use this Math Tool to get Base Ten Pieces. You can use the Base Ten Pieces to help understand decimals.
Just for fun: Build a Decimal Animal! Use the Base Ten Pieces to build an animal and calculate the total!
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Multiplying Decimals
Using this Virtual Dice Tool and Grid Paper, create a model of your decimals. You can play against yourself or against someone in your home!
1. Take turns rolling a TEN-Sided die to get two factors to multiply.
If you roll a 3, you get three tenths, or 0.3. If your second roll is a 4, you get four tenths, or 0.4.
2. You will be multiplying the two decimals.
0.3 x 0.4
3. Model the decimals on the hundreds grid.
The first number should be vertical and starting on the far left.
The second number should be horizontal and starting on the top.
4. Find the Product.
The product, or the answer to your multiplication problem will be the area that is covered by both directions.
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