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?