1 / 7

Ordering and Converting Fractions to Decimals: A Classroom Challenge

In this engaging lesson on September 6, 2013, students will explore the concepts of ordering and converting fractions to decimals. Beginning with a challenge question about the meaning of "cents," students will first evaluate a mathematical expression. They will create a foldable resource for conversions and collaboratively order fractions on a number line. Following a group activity, students will convert given fractions into decimals in their journals. The lesson concludes with an opportunity to share insights on the challenge question.

zia-larson
Télécharger la présentation

Ordering and Converting Fractions to Decimals: A Classroom Challenge

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Directions: Please come in and get your journal and clicker. On your next blank page, write today’s date on the top line. Title this page ~ Ordering and Converting Fractions to Decimals. Below the date, write the Challenge Question. Challenge Question: Which part of a whole makes “cents” to you? Friday, Sept. 6, 2013 Warm-up (independent, level 0 noise): Please complete this in your journal below the CQ Evaluate the following problem: 8² - (5-2)³ + 3(4) Evaluate the expression for n=11: 3n²

  2. Fraction, Decimal, Percent Conversions Foldable • Pick on colored paper from the center of your table. • You will also need a pair of scissors and a glue stick from the supply box. • Wait for further instructions.

  3. Ordering Fractions on a Number Line • Draw a number line on your white board with an expo marker. 1 0 • With your group, order the following benchmark fractions on your number line: 1/2, 3/4, 2/4, 1/4, 1/3, 2/3

  4. Ordering Fractions on a Number Line • Now, with your group, try and add the following fractions to your existing number line: 1/8, 2/8, 3/8, 4/8, 5/8, 6/8, 7/8, 8/8

  5. Converting Fractions to Decimals • In your journal, convert these fractions to decimals: 1/2, 3/4, 2/4, 1/4, 1/3, 2/3 *Remember: the fraction bar means divide.* Ex. 1/2 is 1 divided by 2

  6. Converting Fractions to Decimals Let’s try some harder ones: • 1/8 • 3/8 • 7/8

  7. Just for Me • Work pages 15 and 49 in your practice book. Once you are finished, answer the challenge question in your journal. • Once everyone is finished, we will go over the correct answers and share our thoughts on the challenge question.

More Related