Multiply by your numerator.

Divide by your denominator.

Instructions for solving fraction of a group story problems

1. What is the difference between a parallelogram and a trapezoid?
2. What is the difference between the trapezoid and the trapezium?
3. How are rectangles, squares, and the rhombus all parallelograms?

*Think about the number of parallel sides.

* Denominator stays the same.

You add your fractions together, they equal one whole. Then add your whole in with your other whole numbers.

You must add the fraction side first, then add your whole numbers.

When you add fractions with a common denominator, your denominator stays the same. All that we add is the numerator.

Another ex. mixed number in quotient

Then you divide and write quotient as a mixed number.

* Remember to write your remainder over your divisor.

Set up equal group problems

To compare fractions we are cross multiplying, not drawing pictures.

Here's another number line with fractions and some equivalent fractions on it.

Fractions on a Number Line

We're working on comparing fractions and beginning to simplify fractions. The kids are creating number lines like this one that was created in one of my classes.

What are the two names for this triangle?

This is what type of triangle?

What kind of triangle is this?

Picture 5

Polygons

We've begun reviewing and introducing polygons to your child. They have been classifying triangles and polygons. We've played matching games and drawn different triangles based on descriptions of sides and angles. We've also talked about how a figure is congruent or similar.