Description
72-page printable PDF math ebook for Grades 4-6 with Hands-On Thinking Activities Teaching Basic Fraction Skills in Comparing, Adding, Subtracting, and Finding Common Denominators - Includes Fraction Bars Cutouts
This Understanding Fractions, Percent, and Decimals book builds on the lessons learned in the first book in the series, Understanding Fractions for Grades 2-4. Students learn multiplication and division of fractions as well as how to convert fractions to percent and decimals. The book includes cut-out fraction bars to provide hands-on understanding. Students problem solve their way through fun, structured lessons to develop a thorough mastery of computational skills. They learn how fractions and percent are related, including the meaning and use of percent, as well as practical computations. This book includes lessons and exercises built to develop a solid understanding of how fractions are expressed using the decimal and percent systems. Teaching notes are provided.
Skills Taught in This Book
- Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions
- Computing with percent
- Converting fractions to decimals
*Winner of the Mom’s Choice Awards® Gold Medal for Excellence Award!*
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Using This Book
This all-in-one set of lessons enables both the student and teacher/parent to cooperately work together through fun, yet challenging activities. A high-level mastery of fractions and percent is inevitable with this step-by-step, hands-on approach! And by rounding it off with an introduction to decimals, students will understand the interrelatedness between fractions, percent, and decimals and be at ease in moving between them as needed in solving real-life problems.
To ensure a smooth start, it is most important that the student attempts the initial three pages without adult help. If they struggle with more than a few problems, the teacher should consider having them review the first book in this series, Understanding Fractions.
As new topics are introduced, jointly read over the pages while using the provided cut-out fraction bars and/or hundreds grid – see below. This will boost students understanding and motivation to apply themselves during the follow-up practice. Spot-checking those completed worksheets by asking students to explain (justify) their reasoning on a few problems is mathematically valuable as it deepens their understanding and enhances their ability to mentally manipulate fractions.
Multiplication Table, Decimal 100’s Grid, and Fraction Bars
There is a multiplication table cut-out included. Be sure to review how to use it and importantly become a ‘warm demander’ encouraging they memorize these facts, as it is the single most vital step in developing confidence in their math abilities going forward. The decimal 100’s grid cut-out is also included. This is useful when working through percent and decimals activities.
The included fraction bars cut-outs are used as support and free exploration for students to "see" how fractions work. These can provide a helpful aid when topics are introduced (follow along with the examples in the lesson) as well as during practice exercises. A few suggestions follow:
- To increase durability, glue or paste the page to heavier stock, such as a file folder or thin cardboard, prior to cutting out.
- Fastening an envelope to the inside back cover will allow storage of the cut-outs.
Extra for Experts
Most activities in this book end with a starred problem which provides a higher-level learning option for those up to a challenge! These additional problems are not required to solve the riddles in the “check yourself” portion.
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Written by: Robert Femiano
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Understanding Fractions, Percent, and Decimals: Critical Thinking Math Workbook
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Description
72-page printable PDF math ebook for Grades 4-6 with Hands-On Thinking Activities Teaching Basic Fraction Skills in Comparing, Adding, Subtracting, and Finding Common Denominators - Includes Fraction Bars Cutouts
This Understanding Fractions, Percent, and Decimals book builds on the lessons learned in the first book in the series, Understanding Fractions for Grades 2-4. Students learn multiplication and division of fractions as well as how to convert fractions to percent and decimals. The book includes cut-out fraction bars to provide hands-on understanding. Students problem solve their way through fun, structured lessons to develop a thorough mastery of computational skills. They learn how fractions and percent are related, including the meaning and use of percent, as well as practical computations. This book includes lessons and exercises built to develop a solid understanding of how fractions are expressed using the decimal and percent systems. Teaching notes are provided.
Skills Taught in This Book
- Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions
- Computing with percent
- Converting fractions to decimals
*Winner of the Mom’s Choice Awards® Gold Medal for Excellence Award!*
MORE DETAILS
Using This Book
This all-in-one set of lessons enables both the student and teacher/parent to cooperately work together through fun, yet challenging activities. A high-level mastery of fractions and percent is inevitable with this step-by-step, hands-on approach! And by rounding it off with an introduction to decimals, students will understand the interrelatedness between fractions, percent, and decimals and be at ease in moving between them as needed in solving real-life problems.
To ensure a smooth start, it is most important that the student attempts the initial three pages without adult help. If they struggle with more than a few problems, the teacher should consider having them review the first book in this series, Understanding Fractions.
As new topics are introduced, jointly read over the pages while using the provided cut-out fraction bars and/or hundreds grid – see below. This will boost students understanding and motivation to apply themselves during the follow-up practice. Spot-checking those completed worksheets by asking students to explain (justify) their reasoning on a few problems is mathematically valuable as it deepens their understanding and enhances their ability to mentally manipulate fractions.
Multiplication Table, Decimal 100’s Grid, and Fraction Bars
There is a multiplication table cut-out included. Be sure to review how to use it and importantly become a ‘warm demander’ encouraging they memorize these facts, as it is the single most vital step in developing confidence in their math abilities going forward. The decimal 100’s grid cut-out is also included. This is useful when working through percent and decimals activities.
The included fraction bars cut-outs are used as support and free exploration for students to "see" how fractions work. These can provide a helpful aid when topics are introduced (follow along with the examples in the lesson) as well as during practice exercises. A few suggestions follow:
- To increase durability, glue or paste the page to heavier stock, such as a file folder or thin cardboard, prior to cutting out.
- Fastening an envelope to the inside back cover will allow storage of the cut-outs.
Extra for Experts
Most activities in this book end with a starred problem which provides a higher-level learning option for those up to a challenge! These additional problems are not required to solve the riddles in the “check yourself” portion.
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Written by: Robert Femiano
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