Students who do not have their times tables memorized are finding it significantly harder to 'recognize' which multiplication table numbers are part of (when simplifying fractions) . Ex. 36/81 To simplify this fraction, students need to recognize that both the numerator and the denominator are divisible by 9. Those who know their nine times tables can 'see' this quickly, and reduce the fraction to 4/9 easily. Those who don't know their times tables sit at their desks staring at a multiplication chart for a while.... Click HERE to find strategies to help your child memorize their times tables! Next week we are working on equivalent fractions, which will set us up well when we start mixed numbers and improper fractions.
TO REVIEW: *What is a WHOLE? The number ONE used to be an easy concept, but not so much anymore! Which fraction of a whole is bigger: 1 or 99/100? *What is the difference between 8/10 or 8/100? Which fraction is bigger? Why? *Benchmark fractions/decimals/percents (half, quarters and thirds - these conversions should be done mentally)
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