Student+Activities

= Student Activities Page- = Read and follow the directions for each day's assignment carefully. Unless otherwise stated work on your own. Always use your headphones when watch videos or playing games with sound. Do not go on websites that are not part the the lesson. Failure to follow the rules will result in lost participation points, so be on your best behaviour! =

Monday- = Follow this lesson on Who Wants Pizza to learn about fractions. Note: Make sure you follow the "To next activity" link at the bottom of each page. Stop after you finish part three. After you finish, print out and complete this worksheet.



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Tuesday- = Watch this video on comparing fractions. Then grab some construction paper and make your own number bars. You should have one for a whole, halves, thirds, fourths, fifths, sixths, sevenths, eights, ninths, and tenths. Remember each bar with a set should be equal and each set should be the same length. If you finish early choose a partner to quiz on comparing fraction using your number bars. =

Wednesday- = Here are two clips showing how to compare fractions. After watching clip A and clip B, practice both ways by playing Comparison Shoot Out on levels two or three. After you feel confident in comparing fractions, play through Melvin's Make A Match to test your skills in equivalent fractions. If you still have time left in class click here to see if you can make one half thirteen different ways. =

Thursday- = Finish any assignments you may have fallen behind with this week. Once everyone in your assigned groups is ready, get together with your groups to started on a mini-project.

Project scenario: You have brought in treats for the entire class, including 40 juice boxes, 36 cupcakes, and 50 cookies (you also have cups and plates enough for everyone). The teacher expects you to serve you each classmate an equal portion. In your groups put together a PowerPoint presentation showing how your work and the final amount each student receives. Feel free to be creative with the presentation. Remember if someone doesn't understand the work show your group mate how to do it, don't just to it for them. Class sizes are listed below. Group A- 22 students Group B- 24 students Group C- 26 students Group D- 28 students Group E- 30 students =

Friday- = Finish the project. If your group finishes early review by replay some of this weeks game. Remember there will be a test on Monday.