Fractions
Transdisciplinary Theme:
How the World Works-An inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment. |
Central Idea:
We can compare fractions and carry out operations involving fractions using a variety of models. Concepts: Function Connection |
Lines of Inquiry:
-ways that fractions can be represented and compared using models -connection between mixed numbers and improper fractions -strategies we can use to carry out operations with fractions -connection between fractions/decimals/percentages |
Teacher Questions:
-What is a fraction? (form) -How do we know if a fraction is bigger or smaller than another? -How are improper fractions and mixed numbers connected? (connection) -How can fractions be added or subtracted? (fuction) -What strategies can we use to change mixed numbers to improper fractions and back again? (function) -How can we represent the same part of a whole with decimals, fractions and a percentage? (connection) |