math 5 Updates
5th graders review measurement and are beginning adding and subtracting fractions. We learned about the Least Common Multiple or LCM. Why is it important? How does it help us add and subtract fractions with different denominators? 5th graders will continue exploring fractions and practice finding multiples of numbers. For example, the multiples of 5 and 3.
5: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 3: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 15 is the LCM of the set of numbers. Math Tool- LCM
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Learners are learning about the fun world of equivalent fractions! Here is a great way to remember how to find equivalent fractions: "Change the bottom using multiply or divide,
And the same to the top must be applied" What are equivalent fractions? How do i calculate equivalent fractions? www.mathsisfun.com/equivalent_fractions.html Video: Equivalent Fractions www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic-home/arith-review-fractions/visualizing-equiv-frac/v/equivalent-fractions Welcome back! This week we will continue practice with converting measurement. We will learn about metric units and complete some metric conversion practice. We will also make customary measurement posters. If your learner is not 100% fluent with their multiplication math facts please continue to test them every evening. Thank you!
We will take notes on customary units and practice converting measurement using real world math problems.
Converting American Lengths (Practice) Measurement- Real-Life Application Fifth graders take their volume and measurement assessment. We continue to reinforce these concepts and begin working on measurement conversion.
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