Happy Third Week of Summer!

Now back to equivalent fractions, fractions that show the same amount. Fractions that are equivalent or equal to 1/2 are easy. As long as a numerator is half the denominator, then the fraction is 1/2. For example 5/10 is equivalent to 1/2 because 5 is half of 10.

If we divided the pizza into eighths what would be the fraction in eighths equivalent to 1/2?
Sometimes using visuals help. Take a rectangular piece of paper and fold it following the directions below:

Remember, diagrams must be divided into EQUAL PARTS.

I think the student who completed the above answers needs to review his or her understanding of equivalent fractions. The numerator is the number shaded and the denominator is the total number of parts.

 When you use number lines to find equivalent fractions, they must be at EXACTLY the same point on the number line. Use a ruler to make sure they line up perfectly.

To find the pattern, put your equivalent fractions in a line:
1/4 =2/8 = 3/12 = 4/16
How is the numerator increasing? How is the denominator increasing?
Predict equivalent fractions for 1/5 and 1/6. What about fractions equivalent to 3/4?

Don't forget Mathletics assignments.
I came across some interesting videos explaining how to multiply 2-digit by 2-digit numbers. Pretty cool. Check them out....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rgw9Ik5ZGaY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SV1dC1KAl_U

All the prayers from around the world worked for the soccer team in Thailand. All were rescued safely. Wow, what an inspiring story.

Great World Cup game today!