Class Notes 2/26

Today in class we continued our work with adding and subtracting of fractions with unlike denominators, however today we started to work with doing this with mixed numbers.

Homework Due 3/1: Adding and Subtracting of Mixed Numbers Handout

Class Notes 2/24

Today in class we started working on adding and subtracting unlike fractions. We used our knowledge of LCM's in order to help us find the Least Common Denominator, which helps us when adding a subtracting unlike fractions. After the lesson the students worked in groups on their worksheets.

Homework due 2/26: The second handout that was given out at the end of class.

Class Notes 2/22

Today in class we did a quick review of the material that we had covered before break. After our review we moved onto section 5.1, which covered finding common multiples and more importantly finding the least common multiple.

Homework Due 2/24: Complete the least common multiple worksheet.

Class Notes 2/9

Today in class we learned how to add and subtract numbers with like denominators. The students did some exercises, that saw them adding and subtracting fractions, and also mixed numbers.

For homework due 2/11: Finish the packet

Class Notes 2/3

Today in class we went over section 4.7, which taught us how to compare like and unlike fractions.
Not only did we learn how to compare fractions but we also learned how to order fractions from smallest to largest of from largest to smallest.

Homework: study for the quiz (4.1-4.6)

Class Notes 2/1

Today in class we went over sections 4.5 and 4.6, these questions covered equivalent fractions, mixed numbers and improper fractions.


Homework due 2/3: Finish the handouts that you started in class.
There will be a quiz on Friday covering what we've learned so far in chapter 4.