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In math class …

We have been learning about patterns and number theory. Here is a

list of some of the skills and concepts we have studied.

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Divisibility

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Prime factorization

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Understanding fractions

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Fractions in lowest terms

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Improper fractions and mixed numbers

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Converting fractions and decimals

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Comparing and ordering fractions

Home Activities

Here are some activities you can do with your child that use these math skills

and concepts.

Use food items around the house to quiz your child on fractions. Allow your child to

quiz you, too. Select a food such as fruit, and have your child describe a fraction of

the group. For example, find the fraction of a bowl of fruit that is apples. Record the

fraction in simplest form. Repeat the activity several times, each time recording the

fraction in simplest form. After recording several fractions, your child can order the

fractions from least to greatest.

The following table provides you with some common fractions equivalent to fractions

in simplest form.

Fraction (simplest form)

Equivalent fractions

To order fractions, your child can find a common denominator and then order the fractions

by comparing the numerators.

Vary the above game by playing a simplest form version and having a fraction race. In this

version, the fraction must be named immediately in simplest form from the beginning. You

can also include mixed numbers by looking for wholes and fractions.

Discuss methods and strategies for choosing fractions in the game. Did you try to stump

each other with fractions with odd denominators or did you look for fractions that could be

simplified to slow the other player down? Devise methods to play similar fraction games.

Use with Chapter 3

Math Home Activities