Fraction Growing Post

What we need to have on FRACTION GROWING POST

Growing Post
Label it Fraction, Growing Post, User Name

a) Post your recorded quiz.

b) Using one question from questions 6 or 7 on page 202 of the textbook, explain two ways to multiply a fraction by a whole number. You should use pictures to help explain.

c) Using one question from questions 4 or 5 on page 208 of the textbook, explain how to divide a fraction by a whole number. You should use pictures.

d) Pick one word problem from questions 6-12 on page 208 of the textbook.

A)

I don't know how to put the video but here the site where you can watch it

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/5705488

B)
First Way
4 = 4/1

4/1 x 1/2 = 4/2 or 2










C)

First Way
2 = 1/2

1/5 ÷ 2 = 1/10












D)

It takes 2/5 of a roll to wrap three packages.

4/5 of a roll ribbon to wrap 6 packages

6 (packages) ÷ 2 = 3.............

(4/5 ÷ 2 = ?)...........

(make 2 a fraction) 2/1...........

4/5 ÷ 2/1 = 2/5

Fraction Growing Post Part 2

The second part of your fraction growing post is to show your understanding of multiplying fractions. Use your test to choose 3 questions.

1. fraction x fraction
2. fraction x mixed number
3. mixed number x mixed number

It is up to you how to show your understanding. You can type everything, create an image in paint or use the class ustream account. This is due by Monday April 12.

Yes there will be a part 3. DO NOT CREATE A NEW POST edit your old fraction post and add part 2 to it.

Be sure to label your post fractions and growingpost.

You also have to complete your e-portfolios and movie projects..... lots of homework. Have a great weekend.

Fraction Growing Post Part 3