CHAPTER 7 - THE GARCIAS' NEW HOUSE
Operations with Fractions and Decimals

Students will know...
...how to add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions
...how to add, subtract, multiply and divide decimals
...how to apply the operations with decimals and fractions in regards to real life situations

Students will...
...be able to add, subtract multiply and divide fractions and decimals

Activities
  • Show addition and subtraction of fractions
  • Use and compare several alternative ways to add and subtract mixed numbers
  • Use multiplication of fractions in context that illustrates how it works
  • Cite the reasons for inverting the divisor when dividing fractions
  • Examine the reason for counting decimals places when multiplying and "moving the decimal point" when dividing

Students will show their understanding by...
...notebook checks
...tests (pair, individual, team)
...classroom written work
...classroom discussions
...written homework
...quizzes (pair, team, and individual)
...participation in games


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