1. I can divide fractions
2. I can divide fractions in a word problem
3. I can add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimal numbers
Our biggest things that are learning challenges are converting mixed numbers to improper fractions, forgetting to skip, flip, multiply, and reduce, and finally the simple act of copying down the problem. You'd be surprised how much success we can have just by following the process of setting up the problem.
As a parent or teacher, my thought is that you can't truly get the help you need if you didn't set up the problem. :)
Here's a quick example of a problem that we are working on:
Enjoy, early release tomorrow, so not a regular math class tomorrow.
To finish out the week:
Wednesday - Early Release
Thursday - Review of all things multi and divide fractions
Friday - Quiz on multiplication and division of fractions and Level Up opportunity on skills at a 1
Multiplying and dividing fractions is time consuming and can exhaust too much energy on thinking what is the right answer. If practicing how to multiply or add fractions, it is better to do it manually but when you are in an actual situation that you are doing arithmetic operation, it is better to use a fraction calculator. Using fraction calculator not bad and it is a good strategy to save your time and physical strength plus you can be sure that you got the correct answer.
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