Unit 3 Post Test

REMINDER: Post Test is Friday!!! (December 16th)

Below is a link to a practice problem set to help you prepare for the post test.

Practice Problem Set

Need help?  Check all the resources I have posted previously or try to come during lunch with any questions.

Decimal Operations

As we begin exploring problem solving with decimals I want you to keep in mind HOW TO problem solve.  The chart below will still come in handy.


I will continuously update this post with additional resources to help you with decimal operations so please keep checking back!!!  Screencasts coming soon!!

Check out the links below:
Add and Subtract Decimals: The Basics
Shmoop - Adding and Subtracting Decimals
Adding and Subtracting Decimal PowerPoint

Multiplying Decimals: The Basics

Khan Academy Word Problem

NOTE: When you multiply decimals, the product will have a combined total of decimal places from the numbers you are multiplying. (example shown below)

Dividing Decimals : The Basics

Dividing Decimals PowerPoint

When problem solving with decimals (and any form of numbers) it is VERY important that you make sense of the problem.  Previously you may have been taught to look for specific key words in order to determine which operation to use.  You have seen this year that that method doesn't always work out because some "key words" can be used for more than one operation.

Don't panic...

just make sense of the problem!

Decimal Word Problem Practice

***If there is ANYTHING you want/need more of or you want me to add to the blog PLEASE comment on the post and let me know!

Problem Solving with Fractions

There will be a Fraction Problem Solving Quiz on Friday December 5th for all classes.

To prepare for this quiz you should:

• Review Homeworks and task cards
• Visit TenMarks to complete assignments
• Watch assigned LearnZillion videos
• Review the resources I have posted (even in previous posts)
• Come for extra help during lunch 
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Here is a general guide for problem solving.  If you look at your Mathematical Practices sheet you will see that #1 is the ability to make sense of problems!

Dividing Fractions by Fractions

Making Sense of Problems

Check out the links below for examples of dividing fractions and whole numbers with modeling:

Khan Academy Divide Fraction by a Whole number
Divide Fraction by a Whole with a Model

Problem Solving with Models
More Problem Solving with Models

Unit 3 Fraction and Decimal Operations

We will be starting Unit 3 Fraction and Decimal Operations this week!  That being said, if you still need help with Unit 2 Ratios and Proportions come see me for extra help, watch LearnZillion videos, check out TenMarks and GOOGLE!  You can also slip your card into your class "I NEED HELP" folder to request a conference to go over anything you'd like!  

Even though we are moving on from Unit 2 we still need to make sure we mastered all of the concepts!  We will use proportional reasoning for the rest of the year and you will need it in the future!

I have updated TenMarks assignments for Unit 3 and have assigned new LearnZillion videos.  Make sure sometime in the next month you watch the LearnZillion videos (some of you still have not signed up and started watching videos!!!) and if you need the extra practice complete the TenMarks assignments.

Have I mentioned that my sister's name is Christina?  This information could come in handy sometime in the future...

Below are some additional resources to help you with the major focuses of this unit: Dividing Fractions (6.NS.1) and Decimal Operations (6.NS.3).

How To Divide Fractions Video
Dividing Fractions Practice
Dividing Fractions Interactive Tool
Khan Academy Dividing Decimals
Dividing Decimals Info

**BEWARE**The word "FLIP" has no mathematical meaning!  You are "inverting" or finding the reciprocal!!!


Interesting, huh?

Unit 2 Post Test

You SHOULD be working on your Unit 2 Better Buy project which is due November 14^th (that’s next Friday).

 

Please make sure you are using the appropriate strategies AND explain your reasoning/strategies with detail in your letter to “fellow consumers”.  Don’t forget to be creative!!!

REMINDER: You should be watching the assigned LearnZillion videos and if you want the extra practice check out TenMarks. 

 

IMPORTANT: The Unit 2 Post Test is November 14th. 

Don't panic!  I've come up with some additional resources for you.

Solving Proportions Practice

Better Buy Practice

Mixed Practice Problems (***We did NOT do percent yet!)

I will be uploading some more Screencasts in the next few days so make sure you check back for any updates!!!

Below is some important information about PROPORTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS.