6.2.6 Multiplying Fractions

Today we multiplied fractions.  Below is a link to today's PowerPoint lesson:

6.2.6 Multiplying Fractions Lesson

Today's HW - p. 205 #'s 4-7, 23-26

Below is a video on multiplying fractions:

Accelerated Math

Due to schedule changes from the Iowa testing in the 5th and 7th grade we have been unable to have accelerated math at the end of the day.  So, students worked on accelerated math in class today.  There is no homework.

6.2.4-5 Quiz

Today we took a quiz on adding and subtracting fractions.  Students were allowed to get one question on their test checked before they turn it in.  There is no homework.

6.2.4-5 Practice

We practiced adding and subtracting fractions and mixed numbers with like and unlike denominators.  There is a quiz tomorrow.  Below are some games that students can use to practice adding and subtracting fractions.

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/fractions/FruitShootFractionsAddition.htm

http://www.superteachertools.com/jeopardy/usergames/Mar201011/game1268685936.php

6.2.5 Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Different Denominators

Today we added and subtracted fractions and mixed numbers with different denominators.  Below is a link to today's PowerPoint lesson:

6.2.5 Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Different Denominators Lesson

Today's HW - p. 194 #'s 27-33
                       p. 199 #'s 30-35

Below is a video on adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators:

6.2.4 Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators

Today we added and subtracted fractions and mixed numbers that have like denominators.  Below is a link to today's PowerPoint Lesson:

6.2.4 Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators

Today's HW - p. 194 #'s 2-7, 16, 17
                       p. 199 #'s 2-7, 27-29

Below is a video on adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators:

Below is a video on adding and subtracting mixed numbers with like denominators:

6.2.1-3 Quiz

We took a quiz today on simplifying, comparing, and ordering fractions, and converting improper fractions and mixed numbers.  There is no homework for the weekend.

6.2.1-3 Practice

Today we reviewed our first three sections on fractions that included simplifying, comparing, and ordering fractions and converting mixed numbers and improper fractions.  There will be a quiz tomorrow.  There is no homework.

6.2.3 Converting Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers

Today we converted improper fractions and mixed numbers. Below is today's PowerPoint lesson:

6.2.3 Converting Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers Lesson

Today's HW - p. 166 #'s 10-21, 27, 28

Below is a video on improper fractions and mixed numbers:

6.2.2 Comparing and Ordering Fractions

Today we compared and ordered fractions.  Below is a link to today's PowerPoint lesson:

6.2.2 Comparing and Ordering Fractions Lesson

Today's HW - p. 157 #'s 8-18

Below is a video on comparing fractions:

Below is a video on ordering fractions:

6.2.1 Simplifying Fractions

We began unit 2 on fractions.  Today we simplified fractions.  Below is a link to today's PowerPoint lesson:

6.2.1 Simplifying Fractions Lesson

Today's HW - p. 153 #'s 17-25

Below is a video on simplifying fractions:

6.1 Test

Today was the test on exponents, order of operations, scientific notation, prime factorization, greatest common factor, and least common multiple.  There is no homework.

6.1 Review (Test Tomorrow!!)

Today we reviewed Unit 1 which was on exponents, order of operations, scientific notation, prime factorization, greatest common factor, and least common multiple.  We went over the review and then played a review game.  Below is the review as well as the answer key with work to the review.

6.1 Review

Games to Practice Skills for Test:

6.1.1 Exponents (Baseball)

6.1.2 Order of Operations (Who Wants to be a Millionaire)

6.1.3 Scientific Notation (Concentration)

6.1.4-6 Prime Factorization, GCF, LCM

6.1 Review

Students worked on their review today.  It is due tomorrow.  We are planning a test for Thursday.

6.1 Review

6.1.5-6 GCF and LCM Practice

Today we practiced finding the greatest common factor and least common multiple.  There is no homework tonight.

Below are some links to a game to practice finding greatest common factor:

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/fractions/GreatestCommonFactor.htm

Below is a link to a game to practice finding least common multiple:

http://www.fun4thebrain.com/beyondfacts/lcmsnowball.html

6.1.6 Least Common Multiple

Today we learned about least common multiple.  We discussed that determining the least common multiple by listing out the multiples can be very time consuming.  We learned a method of using the two numbers prime factors to find the least common multiple.  Below is a link to today's PowerPoint lesson:

6.1.6 Least Common Multiple Lesson

Today's HW - p. 148 #'s 1-11

Below is a video on least common multiple:

6.1.5 Greatest Common Factor

Today we learned about greatest common factor.  We discussed the way students had previously learned which involved listing out all of the factors and finding the largest that the two numbers had in common.  This way can be very time consuming and leads to mistakes if the factors are not listed correctly.  We learned how find the greatest common factor by using prime factorization.  By multiplying all of the common prime factors that two numbers have, you can find the greatest common factor.  Look at examples in the PowerPoint lesson from class today:

6.1.5 Greatest Common Factor Lesson

Today's HW - p. 148 #'s 37-44

6.1.4 Prime Factorization

We learned about factors, prime and composite numbers, and prime factorization.  Below is a link to today's PowerPoint lesson:

6.1.4 Prime Factorization Lesson

Today's HW - p. 148 #'s 17-32, 50

Below is a video on prime factorization: