•  Fractions & Decimals •  5

Applied Math Level 4

Fractions and decimals are essential in everyday life and workplace scenarios, helping with calculations in finance, measurements, and data analysis. Here are some engaging hands-on activities to teach Using Fractions and Decimals, along with a materials list:

Hands-On Activities

1. Fraction-to-Decimal Matching
   
   

   • Activity: Participants match fractions to their decimal equivalents using flashcards.

   • Materials:

     • Fraction and decimal flashcards.

     • Sorting trays.

2. Real-Life Money Calculations
   
   

   • Activity: Participants use decimals to calculate prices, discounts, and tax amounts.

   • Materials:

     • Play money (coins and bills).

     • Price tags for items.

3. Measurement Conversions
   
   

   • Activity: Participants convert fractional measurements into decimal equivalents (e.g., inches to centimeters).

   • Materials:

     • Rulers (metric and imperial).

     • Conversion charts.

4. Recipe Adjustments
   
   

   • Activity: Participants scale recipes up or down using fractions and decimals.

   • Materials:

     • Recipe cards.

     • Measuring cups and spoons.

5. Workplace Data Analysis
   
   

   • Activity: Participants analyze workplace statistics using fractions and decimals (e.g., employee performance rates).

   • Materials:

     • Data sheets.

     • Pens and calculators.

Explore more fraction and decimal applications in this video and additional workplace math strategies here.

Materials List

• Paper: Graph paper, plain sheets, worksheets.

• Writing Tools: Pens, pencils, markers, highlighters.

• Calculators: Basic and scientific calculators.

• Scenario Cards: Pre-written real-life math problems.

• Sorting Trays: For organizing numbers and calculations.

• Conversion Charts: Printable reference sheets for fractions and decimals.

• Measuring Tools: Rulers, scales, measuring cups.

These activities make fractions and decimals practical and engaging in workplace scenarios.