Studying for the exam about Fractions

Hi, Kids. By the end of this task, you will be able to

• Identify what topics about fractions you know and what topics you need to study more
• Explain what we have been studying in class: comparing fractions, finding equivalent fractions and using benchmarks.
  
  Average online time: 20 min
  Average offline time: 20 min

Your job is to choose any of the following topics and briefly explain it. You might include an example. Below each topic, you’ll find some WebPages you are encouraged to look at in order to have further information. In addition, there are some questions to help you write down your comment.


TOPIC 1: WHAT IS A FRACTION?
a) What does the numerator/denominator tell you?
b) How is a fraction different from a whole number?
c) What should I keep in mind when asked to graphically represent a fraction?

WebPages
http://jamit.com.au/htmlFolder/FRAC1001.html#definition
http://www.visualfractions.com/EnterCircle.html


TOPIC 2: FINDING EQUIVALENT FRACTIONS
a) What does it mean to have equivalent fractions?
b) How can I find an equivalent fraction to the one given by the teacher?

WebPages
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/maths/number/fractionsrev2.shtml
http://www.mathsisfun.com/equivalent_fractions.html


TOPIC 3: COMPARING FRACTIONS
a) What methods can I use to compare fractions?
b) What should I keep in mind when using drawings?
c) What are the steps involved when comparing fractions using LCM?

WebPages
http://es.video.yahoo.com/watch/3010859/8604086?v=3010859
http://www.graspr.com/videos/Comparing-Fractions-Tutorial-by-Mr-Lee-1
http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/numbers/fractiondecimalpercentage/fractions/comparingfractions/index.shtml


TOPIC 4: USING BENCHMARKS
a) What is a benchmark?
b) What do we use it for?
c) What procedure should I follow when asked to compare a fraction to 0, ½, & 1?

Please refer to your notebook. :)

See you around!