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Multiplying & Scaling Fractions
Fractions come in all shapes and sizes, but in order to compare them, they have to be equal portions. We can't compare the levels of different two jugs of water if one jug is twice as large. This week, we will learn how to size our fractions so they can be easily compared. We're going to discover how fun and easy it is to work with fractions by learning how to create equal fractions so we can compare them. Let's get started!
Download your Fractions #1 & #2 Workbooks
To help you with your daily practice, I've put together a set of workbooks. You can use these or your own workbooks as long as it covers fractions. Plan to complete 4-5 pages per day. After you complete the pages, you may check the answer key.
Fractions Workbook Videos
I've put together a set of videos that will walk you through this workbook, so grab yours and let's work together. Plan to complete 4-5 pages per day. After you complete the pages, you may check the answer key.
Intermediate Level Math Class
If you already understand the main concept of a fraction and would like practice using your new skills, this is the perfect level for you. You can Run a Pizza Place, play Fraction BINGO and Fraction SPOONS to help you learn the basic concepts for this week! Note that the two videos for Day 2 below are the same for both beginner and intermediate students (so they are listed again below in this intermediate section).
Math Project: Run a Pizza Place
This is a fun activity project to really help you understand how fractions are built and what they represent. You can work through the entire activity on your own, but if you'd like to do it alongside me, use the videos below.
Math Games: Fraction SPOONS
The best way to learn how to get comfortable with fractions is to play with friends! This is my version of the classic game of SPOONS using special fraction cards! You'll need at least three players for a good game.
Math Games: Fraction BINGO
If you need extra practice with getting to know fractions, especially if they are new to you, try out this math game! It's fun, easy and all you need is the printout and a set of dice!
Advanced Level Math Class
This week during class we'll learn how to scale up and down recipes, learn how to use improper fractions and mixed numbers to make sense of what we want to know, learn how to convert feet to inches (and inches to feet), map out a floor plan, do a backing project and track weather, all using fractions!
Note that this week only has one class recording for Advanced students.
Math Practice: Converting Feet and Inches
You wouldn't say.. "I need 414 inches of rope", would you? Instead: "I need 34 and a half feet of rope." Let's learn how to bundle large amounts of inches into something more manageable! (You'll want to do this first if you're planning to do the Floor Plan Math Lab below.)
Math Labs
This week I've put together two different labs, one is called Tracking Weather and the other is Floor Plan. You can opt to either one or both. We will post solutions and instructional videos on how to solve both labs on Thursday if you need a little help.
BONUS Math Lab: Baking Project
During the live class this week, I shared two recipes during the second half of class. We were figuring out if we had enough ingredients on hand to make a big batch, and just how big it could be. I've put those ideas in the handout along with some ideas for your baking project this week. Have fun and let me know the results!
Math Challenge
Each session, I have a special Math Challenge for you to work on after you work through some of the content in this area of math. The goal for these special math challenges is for you to be able to communicate your great ideas with your family and friends, without them being in a math class or having any knowledge of a specific area of math. You should be able to convey your great ideas to most people that are interested in hearing what you have to share. Many families find this part of the math program exciting for them to participate in with their student!
Solution to Math Challenge #1 (Flight Around the World)
The answer to the place is THREE planes with FIVE tanks of fuel:
- Planes A, B, C take off together and after going 1/8 the distance, C transfers ¼ tank to A and ¼ to B, leaving C with ¼ to get home.
- Planes A & B go another 1/8 together, B transfers ¼ tank to A and B now has ½ tank, enough to get B home.
- Plane A with a full tank goes until it runs out ¼ the way from the base, where it is met by C which has been refueled at the base, and C transfers ¼ to A, and both head back home. Both run out of fuel 1/8 of the way from the base, so they are met by refueled Plane B.
- Plane B transfers ¼ tank to each A & C and all three now have just enough fuel to return to their base with empty tanks.
Below is a student submission that I really wanted you to see. (This family was also the winner by random draw for the week.) We asked for their permission to post the video so you can see how creative you can get when figuring out solutions to math problems!
