December 12 is the last day to submit the U3T4 Knowledge Application assignment.

A fraction is a part of a whole. Within a fraction, the pieces are the same size.

Basic multiplication can be thought of as repeated addition: 3 x 5 = 5 + 5 + 5 (it can also be read "3 groups of 5")

When working with fractions, it might be better to think of multiplication as a scaling operation (scaling up or scaling down)

BTC p154 Unusual Baker Cakes, adapted from NCTM 2012 - Only need to do 1-6 today.

An unusual baker cuts their cakes in different ways every day. What fraction of the cake is each piece?

1) Fractions have equal sized pieces

2) It's okay to take a picture and break it into smaller, equal-size pieces (dotted lines)

3) equivalent fractions represent the same amount or value, even though they look different: 1/2 = 2/4

1. CYUqs:

You are all going to do some of these. But, there are three things for you to keep in mind. First, do your own. Second, you choose where to start. Third, check your work with the students around you, and if you need help, get help. And if someone needs help, give help.

Check answers to make sure you are understanding:

2. Be sure that your notes are your notes are up to date:

3. Stuck? Choose to persevere: review your thinking, try different approaches, ask for help, search

For summative assessment scores in PowerSchool that are less than 3

1. Go to Google Classroom > Classwork. Scroll down to find the student responsibilities for the unit and target you are looking for (e.g. U1T1 Student Responsibilities)

2. Click View Instructions. Review the notes. Do the CYUQs (to a level 3 or better) and check answers as you’re working.

3. If you get stuck, review your thinking, try different approaches, ask for help, and/or search.

4. Bring your Level 3 CYUQs to a retake day and trade me for a retake