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Halfw a y Betw een. In this section we will be able to give real life examples of Fractions and Proportions. We will also learn how to solve and evaluate Fractions and Proportions in word problems.. Lesson plan goals. We are constantly using fractions everyday. Most of the time not really even noticing that we are using fractions. Have you ever checked the clock or a watch for the time? Guess what the time is a fraction of a day so any time you use a watch, clock. (Part Two). To find 1/8 of something, we divide that thing by 8.. What if we wanted to know what 3/8 of something was? . You’d be doing the same thing 3 times, so you would multiply by 3. . (72 is a whole number – so it’s all in one group. 72 ÷1 is… 72.) . Introducing:. Common Denominator. The . common denominator. of 5 and 4 is 20 because both 5 and 4 divide evenly into 20. . Compare Fractions . 1. 12. 20. 15. 20. 3. 5. 3. 4. 3. 5. <. 3. 4. Here is the picture of . Fractions the same as a ½. . Look at the shapes below, they all have ½ shaded but the half could be written in different ways.. 1/2 . 2/4. 3/6. 4/8. Look at those fractions again!. . 1. . 2. . Tomoko Keilholtz. Jessica . Lunerdelli. . Amber Player. Clair . williams. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ooKWyPI0i4. 2.G.A.2 . Partition Rectangles. Summary:. This standard begins the formal foundation of the idea of area development. Since we measure area in square units, it is natural to begin with rectangles and partition them into square regions so that we can easily count the total. “You better cut the pizza in four pieces because I'm not hungry enough to eat six.“ – . Yogi Berra . Inspired by Greg Tang, NCTM Conference, 2012. When does instruction in fractional thinking begin?. 3. /21/17. How do we add and subtract fractions with like denominators?. How do we add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators?. How do we use models to add and subtract fractions?. Today We’ll Discuss. Aims. Look at how fractions, decimals and percentages are taught in school.. Identify why children find fractions, decimals and percentages difficult.. Identify ways in which you can help your child at home.. 3/23/17. How do we multiply and divide fractions and mixed numbers?. How do we use models to multiply and divide fractions?. How do we estimate products and quotients of fractions?. Today We’ll Discuss. Made Easy!. My momma. says I should “change” my shirt before she “flips” her lid!. © . Mike’s Math Mall. Using…. CCSS 5NBT.B.7. Same!. Change!. Flip!. Because with a little change to a division of fractions’ problem, you’ll be right back to multiplying!. Objective: . Learn to write fractions in simplest form. . Take a white paper and fold it in half.. Shade half of the paper. . How many sides are in total? How much is shaded? What is the fraction? ______________. “You better cut the pizza in four pieces because I'm not hungry enough to eat six.“ – . Yogi Berra . Inspired by Greg Tang, NCTM Conference, 2012. When does instruction in fractional thinking begin?. HALVES. THIRDS. FOURTHS. SIXTHS. EIGHTHS. TENTHS. . and write the corresponding fraction.. Teacher Notes:. Get your students to be the teacher and have them lead the discussion and explain the answer choices. Alice Vigors. 2017. Teaching & Learning Sessions. Describes and represents mathematical situations in a variety of ways using mathematical terminology and some conventions . MA3-1WM. Selects and applies appropriate problem-solving strategies, including the use of digital technologies, in undertaking investigations .