In Style Learning

Students are given several paper models which they will fold to help them understand the concept of equivalent fractions, and the relationship between fractions and equivalent decimals. This assignment guides students through "step-by-step," so that the concepts are gradually attained.

This assignment gives clear, specific instructions for students to create an artistic poster to define elementary linear geometry terms: horizontal, vertical, parallel, perpendicular, intersect, and hatch marks. A marking rubric is included.

This worksheet booklet helps students grasp the concept of decimals by having them draw an actual model of the math they're doing, using tenths, hundredths and thousandths. Connections with fractions are emphasized, as is relating standard form to expanded form.