Homework for Wednesday, December 3

Bingo Cards:  due Thursday

Today students received their Fraction Bingo cards. Notes for this assignment are:

*Fraction Cards must be colored neatly. And colored ... not in graphite.
*Your choice of what fraction to color each circle is yours, but ...
*You may color no more than two circles as wholes and ...
*All equivalent fractions for your choice, up to a denominator of 12, must also be written next to or in your circles.  Examples:  2/5 is equivalent to 4/10 (and vice versa).  1/3 is equivalent to 2/6 to 3/9 to 4/12 (all must be listed).  1/7 has no equivalent with a denominator of 12 or less.  
Be sure to count the circles carefully; there are divisions from one whole to twelfths.  

These cards are visual prompts for thinking about equivalent fractions and their "worth." 

For example, if I am looking for a fraction that is 2/3 colored, can't I look right past those fractions with less than half colored? Can I narrow down my options visually? Do I know that 2/3 and 4/6 represent the same fraction? 

So how can you help?

Suggest they pick a number of pie slices to color then count them to represent their first fraction. 

"I colored 4 of the 6 slices." 

Now look for factors for any other equivalencies (2/3) and multiples for fractions up to a denominator of 12.  (6/9, 8/12)

They should not use any decimals, round, or worry if the pie only has one answer, like 7/11. 

There is an example of a completed card in their Google Classroom that they can use for reference; ask them to see it if you feel stuck too.

As the card is filled, ask them to find an answer and give you an equivalency. 

It's practice. And yes, these cards will be used for playing Bingo in the classroom!