It's December already! I want to update you about what we're working on right now.
Last week we worked on dividing fractions and tomorrow we have a quiz on that skill. The learning target is, "I can divide fractions and mixed numbers and use this to solve problems."
Students should know how to make diagrams of simple division problems (like 1/2 divided by 2/5; I sent out a video showing what that was like last week). And they should know how to use an algorithm (in equation form) for solving more complex ones.
The equation solution involves inverting the "divided by" number before multiplying two fractions together. Also, any mixed numbers should be turned into improper fractions first.
So 1 1/2 / 2/5 becomes 3/2 x 5/2.
This is exactly the same kind of division with fractions we all learned in school. The only thing different we ask them to be able to do as well us use a diagram for simpler problems.
Today students took a practice quiz and tonight they have some practice problems that look exactly like the quiz will. I have placed a copy of it on dropbox and you can find that at this link: [link].
Previous emails, our homework calendar, and student help resources are all available on my website, http://www.mrmacnevin.com. If there are things you need help finding, please don't hesitate to ask.
Warm regards,
Brian MacNevin
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