Fraction Multiplication and Test Scores

Here's a response I wrote about the scores recently entered into the gradebook:

Here's how the improvement works.  My goal is that each student shows evidence of learning in all of the skills that we cover in 6th grade math.  After the test I keep track of each skill that they haven't mastered yet and then give a mini-test of the same skill, but different problems.  If they show mastery of that skill the grade is changed to reflect that growth.  You should see a comment in the gradebook if they "leveled up" in that skill. 

Feel free to email me any questions you have about that or anything else that is math related.  Have a nice weekend.

Basically, each student on the test scores a 1, 2, 3, or 4 and I am hoping to see a 3 to demonstrate mastery of that skill.  (note: a 4 would be an enrichment or extension grade above and beyond)

Back to the present time: We are working on multiplying fractions, converting mixed numbers, and improper fractions.  You might want to ask your child about a cheerleader holding up a bodybuilder, kind of a fun image.  No school Friday, I'll be back on to update you on Monday when we start dividing fractions.  Hint: It's just like multiplication of fractions, but we flip the second number.