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My email: etrapp@spotsylvania.k12.va.us

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Wednesday Lesson: Virtual Tour

Please watch the videos in order and see me when you are finished:


How to Determine What Operation to Use: video




Multiply Mixed Numbers: video




Dividing Mixed Numbers/Khan Academy: video



When you are finished, please see me for your worksheet and work on your own silently.


If you finish your word problems early, you may go to Reflex Math.


Monday, December 7, 2015

2 Things for Homework! Dec. 7, 2015

1. Watch the video and see a different way to solve when subtracting mixed numbers. Click below:

Subtracting Mixed Numbers by turning into Improper Fraction First


2. Solve the following problem the new way. Turn the mixed numbers into improper fractions first. 
                              5 1/3  -   2 3/4 =

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

How to Subtract Mixed Numbers with Regrouping!

Sometimes when you subtract, the fraction that you are taking or subtracting from is too small. When this happens, you need to Regroup. In other words, you need to take one from the whole number and add it to your fraction. By doing this, you are making your fraction bigger. Click on the link below to watch a video showing how it's done!

CLICK HERE!