2nd 9 Weeks, Week 5: Videos (due Tuesday, 12/2/14) and Word Problem (due Friday, 12/5/14)

VIDEO #1: COMPARING FRACTIONS WITH LIKE NUMERATORS OR LIKE DENOMINATORS
Watch the video and fill in the blanks of these statements.
1.  When comparing two fractions with like denominators, the fraction with the ______________ numerator is the larger fraction.
2.  When comparing two fractions with like numerators, the fraction with the ______________ denominator is the larger fraction.

YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0nE2dVtd3M




VIDEO #2: COMPARING TWO FRACTIONS BY USING A BENCHMARK FRACTION 1/2
Watch the video and take notes along with the teacher.  Answer the following question.
1.  What is a common mistake when comparing two fractions?

YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq8jfCcybT4



WEEKLY WORD PROBLEM
Instructions:
1.  Read the problem twice.  Circle key words.
2.  Choose a strategy to solve the problem.  Write down the name of the strategy you will use to solve.
Strategies include:
-Draw a Picture
-Look for a Pattern
-Guess and Check
-Use Logical Reasoning
-Solve a Simpler Problem
-Make a Table or a Chart
-Make a Graph
-Work Backwards
-Use a Strip Diagram

3.  Solve the problem (make sure to label and circle your answer).  Double check your work to make sure of your answer.
4.  Finally, explain how you got the answer and why it makes sense.  Your explanation should be at least 3 sentences long.

Problem:
Martha was climbing up a rope that was attached to the gymnasium ceiling.  The ceiling is 20 feet high, and she climbed to within 18 inches of the ceiling.  How high did Martha climb?

2nd 9 Weeks, Week 4: Videos (due Tuesday, 11/17/14) and Word Problem (due Friday 11/21/14)

VIDEO #1: REVIEW NEW DIVISION STRATEGY

Watch this video for review and practice the following problems.  We will have a Quiz on Wednesday.

1.  782 divided by 7

2.  3,476 divided by 9

YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80fJBC8B1KU


VIDEO #2: SOLVING MULTI-STEP PROBLEMS USING A T-CHART
Watch the video and do the following.
1.  Answer the Guided Practice problem at the end of the video.
2.  Write an answer to the Climate Check at the end of the video (The question is, "How do you feel about solving multi-step word problems using this method?").

YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsS61Fgv2as





WEEKLY WORD PROBLEM
Instructions:
1.  Read the problem twice.  Circle key words.
2.  Choose a strategy to solve the problem.  Write down the name of the strategy you will use to solve.
Strategies include:
-Draw a Picture
-Look for a Pattern
-Guess and Check
-Use Logical Reasoning
-Solve a Simpler Problem
-Make a Table or a Chart
-Make a Graph
-Work Backwards
-Use a Strip Diagram

3.  Solve the problem (make sure to label and circle your answer).  Double check your work to make sure of your answer.
4.  Finally, explain how you got the answer and why it makes sense.  Your explanation should be at least 3 sentences long.

Problem:
Ming and Chuck were walking home one afternoon and decided to draw a chalk line on the road from school to Chuck's house.  They started out with a box of chalk and realized that one piece only lasted for two-thirds of a block.  If they had 12 pieces of chalk in the box, for how many blocks were they able to draw a line?  How do you know?

2nd 9 Weeks, Week 3: Videos (due Tuesday, 11/11/14) and Word Problem (due Friday, 11/14/14)

VIDEO #1: INPUT/OUTPUT TABLES

Watch the video and answer the following questions.

1.  What is a common mistake to avoid when looking at a function machine?

2.  How do you know if a rule for a function machine makes sense?

YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GTxLibe1QI



VIDEO #2: SOLVING MULTI-STEP PROBLEMS USING MULTIPLE OPERATIONS
Watch the video and answer the following questions.
1.  What 2 operations were used to solve the first word problem?
2.  What 2 operations were used to solve the second word problem?

YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gelwBkxjqoQ




WEEKLY WORD PROBLEM
Instructions:
1.  Read the problem twice.  Circle key words.
2.  Choose a strategy to solve the problem.  Write down the name of the strategy you will use to solve.
Strategies include:
-Draw a Picture
-Look for a Pattern
-Guess and Check
-Use Logical Reasoning
-Solve a Simpler Problem
-Make a Table or a Chart
-Make a Graph
-Work Backwards
-Use a Strip Diagram

3.  Solve the problem (make sure to label and circle your answer).  Double check your work to make sure of your answer.
4.  Finally, explain how you got the answer and why it makes sense.  Your explanation should be at least 3 sentences long.

Problem:
Mario is going to an amusement park on Saturday.  The park charges 50 cents per ride, and Mario wants to ride all 19 rides at least once.  What is the minimum amount of money he should bring?  (write your answer in dollars and cents, like this $###.##)