2- Fractions



Hello and Welcome Back!
This week we will be discussing weeks 4 and 5 in math class! 

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In week four we began by talking about fractions.

As usual we started by outlining the specific and overall expectations related to fractions as outline by the Ontario Curriculum. One way in which we represented fractions was through using chocolate as a manipulative(yum!). In groups, we got to represent fractions with 12 pieces of single chocolate squares. As you can see in figure 1, these are some of the examples of how to create fractions with chocolate squares. Not only was this activity collaborative, but it was engaging and delicious! We then did another activity with Dominos to represent different manipulatives.


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Furthermore, my classmate Tyler did his learning activity presentation to our table group. He chose to teach Fractions and Decimals through Grid Art. We where able to colour our own grid art based on certain fractions. Once we reached finished our grid art we then got to discuss the challenges of creating our images. This activity was a great way to approach fractions from multiple angles, and of course it was very fun and engaging!








For week 4 my game forum group, Mathletes, chose to explore the website Dirt Bike Comparing Fractions. This online game asks students to compare the relationship between 2 different fractions by assessing if they are >, < or = to one another. This game is both fun and challenging. It aligns with the Number Sense and Numeration expectations (N,O.4 and Quantity Relationships). It allows students to demonstrate the mathematical processes of representing and problem solving.                              

                                                   
During week 5 we discussed Integers.

 We gained understanding around integers and non integers. We did an activity with a number line to model adding and subtracting positive and negative integers. Using yellow and red circles allowed for us to represent our thinking. This is a great activity to do in the classroom! My group member Madison chose to do her learning activity presentation by giving us an interactive number line game. This game involved us solving addition and subtraction questions and modelling the correct answer with a "pac-man" figure to model positive and negative numbers. Depending on which way the pac-man mouth was opened towards would signify if it was positive or negative.





For this weeks game forum post, Mathletes chose Snow Sprint Fractions. It is an online game which allows for students to engage in a competitive multiplying game. This is a very fun and interactive activity. Thus game could be used for the grade 8 classroom, connecting to the Number Sense and Numeration section in the Ontario curriculum. 


Thank-you! See you next time. 

Images:

1. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Chocolate-Fractions-Clip-It-2396119
2. 81768549468826317
3. https://www.coolmath4kids.com/math-games/dirt-bike-fractions
4. https://www.mathplayground.com/ASB_SnowSprint.html



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