Studying For Your Fractions Summative?

Math 6 students: your fractions summative assessment is this coming Monday!  Make sure you study carefully in order to do well on your test.

The test will cover all operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).

There will be questions that are computations (calculate 1/2 x 3/4) and questions that are word problems.  Many questions will ask you to explain your answers in words and draw models (pictures).

How can I revise?

• Review slide sets.  These are linked on each day in the homework calendar.
• Study your operations graphic organizer that we completed in class.  If you completed this well, it will show you the steps and models for all of the operations.
• Check out the Unit Resources page for specific practice on each topic.

If you are struggling with modeling, please watch this video that I recorded.  It walks you through the Check Ups on multiplication and division.

Good luck!!!

Math Fails!!!

Check out these funny math fails.  What makes these fails?  Have you seen any math fails? Post a comment!

#mathchallenge of the week from Instagram

If you have Instagram (and you are at home) post your answer on the post!  If you don't have Instagram (or are at school) post your answer as a comment here!

Logic Games!

How is your algebraic and logical reasoning?  Play this  game to see if you can figure out how much certain objects weigh.

Math in the Real World: Pixar Movies!!!!

You know that math is all around us.  But did you know that math is used extensively when making movies?

Here is an incredible video that discusses how the animation studio Pixar (yes, the same Pixar of Toy Story and Finding Nemo fame!) uses math when producing their movies.

Watch the video and comment responding to the questions below!

1) What surprised you in the video?
2) What math mentioned in the video do you already know about?  What you don't already know about?
3) What would you like to learn more about after watching the video?

Copy Change Flip! Multiply by the reciprocal!

Why do these tricks work when dividing fractions?

In class, we discussed what a reciprocal is, and began discussing why it works.  You also wrote some blog posts answering why you think multiplying by the reciprocal works.

But here is a full explanation - in mathematical terms - on why multiplying by the reciprocal works.

Read the article and write a short summary on why multiplying by the reciprocal works when dividing fractions.  Then, write an example that demonstrates your understanding of the article.

Dots and Boxes

Have you ever played dots and boxes?  Here is a video that shows you how to win every time...

Math Multiplication Challenge Problem!!

Santa’s elves are running behind schedule so they end up putting an order in for toys from the SAS booster both.  The booster booth is feeling generous so they give the elves a special price.  

The elves decide to order 20 items composed of water bottles, hoodies, and hats.  The number of water bottles is ⅔ the number of hoodies.  The number of hoodies is ⅗ the number of hats.  The price of each water bottle is $12 and the price of each hoodie is $8.  Each hat costs ½ as much as the water bottle.

1. How many hoodies do the elves buy?
2. How much do the elves spend for the toys?