Transcript Unit 5 Math Messages Grade 5

Math Messages –
Unit 5
5.1 Fraction Review
Work with a partner.
Describe 2 situations in which you would use
fractions.
5.2 Mixed Numbers
Take the following pattern blocks:
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2 yellow hexagons
2 red trapezoids
3 blue rhombuses
6 green triangles.
If a hexagon is worth 1, what are 5 trapezoids worth?
5.3 Comparing
& Ordering Fractions
Complete Problems 1-5
on Journal page 129.
5.4 Two Rules for Finding
Equivalent Fractions
Write a fraction to show what part of a
dollar each person has.
• Jamal has 2 quarters.
• Sam has five dimes.
• Hunter has 10 nickels.
• Elliot has 50 pennies.
Who has the most money?
5.5 Fractions & Decimals:
Part 1
Solve Problems 1 and 2 on Journal page 137.
5.6 Fractions & Decimals:
Part 2
How would you use the Probability Meter on
journal page 205 to show someone what 1/8
dollar is worth?
5.7 Fractions & Decimals:
Part 3
Write the following fractions as decimals:
7
100
7
16
5.8 Using a Calculator
to Convert Fractions
to Percents
Using your calculator, find a way to rename
4/7 as a percent without using the percent
key.
5.9 Bar & Circle Graphs
Complete
Journal page 150.
5.10 The Percent Circle:
Reading Circle Graphs
• Look at the circle graph in Problem 1 on journal page 153.
• For each piece of the graph, estimate what fraction and what
percent of the whole it represents.
• Label the graph pieces next to the circle (not below) with your
fraction & percent estimates.
5.11 The Percent Circle:
Making Circle Graphs
1. Turn to Problem 2 on journal page 151.
2. Copy the number of votes for each snack into the
second column of the table on Journal page 158.
3. Leave the rest of the table blank.
5.12 American Tour:
School Days
Write one question that can be
answered by using the information on
pages 360-362 in the
Student Reference Book.