Assignment due Nov. 8 (Fraction Operations)
1. Subtraction
a. Write a word problem for 1 2/3 - 3/4 using a context of ice cream
b. Draw a diagram and show how you can use it to solve the problem
c. Write expressions/equations for your solution strategy
d. Write an explanation linking the numerical strategy to the word problem and diagram.
Video about subtraction
2. Multiplication
a. Write a word problem for (4/5 × 2/3) or 5/8 × 3/4 using a context of ice cream
b. Draw a diagram and show how you can use it to solve the problem
c. Write expressions/equations for your solution strategy
d. Write an explanation linking the numerical strategy to the word problem and diagram.
Video about multiplication
3. Partitive division
a. Write a partition division word problem for (4/5 ÷ 2/3) or 7/8 ÷ 2/3 using a context of ice cream
b. Draw a diagram and show how you can use it to solve the problem
c. Write expressions/equations for your solution strategy
d. Write an explanation linking the numerical strategy to the word problem and diagram.
Video about partition division
4. Measurement division
a. Write a measurement division word problem for 3 1/2 ÷ 2/3 using a context of ice cream
b. Draw a diagram and show how you can use it to solve the problem
c. Write expressions/equations for your solution strategy
d. Write an explanation linking the numerical strategy to the word problem and diagram.
Video about measurement division