Unit 5 focuses on fractions, decimals, and percents and their relationship to each other. We have been working on:
*ordering and comparing fractions
*converting between fractions, decimals, and percents
*adding fractions using various tools, such as fraction sticks
Our two learning targets for this unit are:
*converting between fractions and mixed numbers
*finding equivalent fractions
Here are a few easy ideas to try at home!
1. Have your child help you double the recipe when baking a batch of cookies--lots of math!
2. Have your child help you figure the tip the next time you eat out at a restaurant
3. Play "Fraction War" using a deck of playing cards--use one card for the numerator and another card for the denominator. Find the decimal equivalents of the fractions (we learned how to do that using a calculator this week) and whoever has the greater fraction gets to keep all four cards--kids LOVE learning through games; it doesn't seem like work to them!
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