Chapter 4: Multiplying and Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Upon returning from Christmas Break we will begin Chapter 4.
In this chapter, your child will learn to multiply and divide fractions and mixed numbers. The work will include:
*multiplying with proper and improper fractions and
mixed numbers
*dividing fractions by whole numbers
Vocabulary to Practice:
1. common factor: a number that is a factor of two or more numbers
2. proper fraction: has a numerator less than its denominator
3. improper fraction: has a numerator greater than or equal to its denominator
4. mixed number: is made up of a whole number and a fraction
5. reciprocal: 1/5 is the reciprocal of 5/1 or 5
Click on the following links for games, lesson, activities, math helps, etc. related to fractions and mixed numbers.
http://ellerbruch.nmu.edu/classes/cs255f03/CS255students/ahebein/P13/HebeinFinal.html
http://www.worldplenty.com/grade5.htm
http://coolmath.com/ (You'll love this one guys!)
http://www.mathforum.com/dr.math/ (ask Dr. Math your questions)
In this chapter, your child will learn to multiply and divide fractions and mixed numbers. The work will include:
*multiplying with proper and improper fractions and
mixed numbers
*dividing fractions by whole numbers
Vocabulary to Practice:
1. common factor: a number that is a factor of two or more numbers
2. proper fraction: has a numerator less than its denominator
3. improper fraction: has a numerator greater than or equal to its denominator
4. mixed number: is made up of a whole number and a fraction
5. reciprocal: 1/5 is the reciprocal of 5/1 or 5
Click on the following links for games, lesson, activities, math helps, etc. related to fractions and mixed numbers.
http://ellerbruch.nmu.edu/classes/cs255f03/CS255students/ahebein/P13/HebeinFinal.html
http://www.worldplenty.com/grade5.htm
http://coolmath.com/ (You'll love this one guys!)
http://www.mathforum.com/dr.math/ (ask Dr. Math your questions)