Unit+2+Fractions

**Chapter 1: Adding and Subtracting** __Learning Objectives__: -Students will be able to add and subtract fractions with like and unlike denominators -Students will be able to find the least common denominator when given two fractions -Students will be able to add and subtract mixed numbers
 * Unit 2: Fractions**

__Introduction:__ In the second week of class unit 2 will begin and you will learn about adding and subtracting fractions in chapter 1. Through the five days in this chapter you will be required to take notes on two lectures, complete 2 assignments and take a chapter quiz. Following is a list of the tasks for each day of the week:

__Day 1__:
 * Read the following rubric for the lectures, which are worth a total of 20 points.
 * || 0 || **5** || **10** ||
 * **Guided Practice** || Few are complete, little or no work shown || Completed without work/Partially completed with work || All are complete with work shown ||
 * **Notes** || Notes are very brief and vague || Notes are complete but fail to show examples problems AND sentences describing processes || Detailed, covers examples problems and notes in words ||

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 * Complete part 1 of the lecture on adding and subtracting:
 * In Microsoft Word take complete and thorough notes that are in your own words from the videos and notes.Do not cut and paste from the lecture.
 * Complete all guided practice questions with all work shown in the same word document.
 * When you are finished, please e-mail me the word document with your notes and guided practice questions.
 * Watch the following video on how to complete assignments through the aaamath website.
 * On the aaamath website, complete 4 different ten question assignments. Remember to take a screenshot of your results and e-mail me all four screenshots together in one e-mail. If you are not satisfied with your score, simply restart and try until you are pleased.
 * Fractions - adding fractions - addition like denominators (10 problems)
 * Fractions - adding fractions - addition unlike denominators (10 problems)
 * Fractions - subtracting fractions - subtraction same denominator (10 problems)
 * Fractions - subtracting fractions - subtracting different denominator (10 problems)
 * Complete the part 2 of the lecture on adding and subtracting>
 * In Microsoft Word take complete and thorough notes that are in your own words from the videos and notes.Do not cut and paste from the lecture.
 * Complete all guided practice questions with all work shown in the same word document.
 * When you are finished, please e-mail me the word document with your notes and guided practice questions.
 * In your blog answer the following questions:
 * What is the difference between adding fractions with like denominators and adding fractions with unlike denominators?
 * How can you find the least common denominator of two fractions?
 * How do you subtract mixed numbers?
 * Comment on the blog of the person __abov__e you on the googledoc class list
 * If their answers are correct simply state you agree
 * If they seem a bit off track, suggest how your answers are different
 * Complete the following assignments on the aaamathwebsite. Email me the screenshots of the results in one e-mail.
 * Fractions - Converting Fractions - Convert to Mixed Numbers (10 questions)
 * Fractions - Converting Fractions - Convert From Mixed Numbers (10 questions)
 * Fractions - Adding Fractions - Addition Mixed Numbers (5 questions)
 * Fractions - Subtracting Fractions - Subtracting Mixed Numbers (5 questions)
 * Complete the following 25 question chapter quiz. Open the document in Microsoft Word. Show all of your work and complete the problems. Save the quiz and e-mail it back to me.
 * I will be uploading your quiz Word document to googledocs, adding comments, and sharing the document with you. Look out for an e-mail with the link.

**Chapter 2: Multiplying and Dividing**

__Learning Objectives:__ -Students will be able to multiply and divide fractions with like and unlike denominators -Students will be able to multiply and divide mixed numbers

__Introduction__:Congratulations on your progress so far in the course. At this point you have completed chapter 1 on adding and subtracting fractions. You should be more aware of the different between fractions, improper fractions, and mixed numbers. We are going to explore further relationships between these three types of numbers as we learn about multiplication and division.

__Day 1__:
 * Complete part 1 of the lecture on multiplying and dividing:
 * In Microsoft Word take complete and thorough notes that are in your own words from the videos and notes. Do not cut and paste from the lecture.
 * Complete all guided practice questions with all work shown in the same word document.
 * When you are finished, please e-mail me the word document with your notes and guided practice questions.

__Day 2:__ __Day 3__: __Day 4__: Complete the following assignments on the aaamathwebsite. Email me the screenshots of the results in one e-mail.
 * On the aaamath website, complete 2 different twenty question assignments. Remember to take a screenshot of your results and e-mail me all four screenshots together in one e-mail. If you are not satisfied with your score, simply restart and try until you are pleased.
 * Fractions - multiplying fractions - multiplication (20 problems)
 * Fractions - dividing fractions - division (20 problems)
 * Complete the part 2 of the lecture on multiplying and dividing
 * In Microsoft Word take complete and thorough notes that are in your own words from the videos and notes.Do not cut and paste from the lecture.
 * Complete all guided practice questions with all work shown in the same word document.
 * When you are finished, please e-mail me the word document with your notes and guided practice questions.
 * In your blog answer the following questions:
 * What is the easiest operation (add, subtract, multiply or divide) for you to perform with fractions. Why?
 * What is the most difficult operation (add, subtract, multiply or divide) for you to perform with fractions. Why?
 * How are adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing different if you are given mixed numbers instead of fractions?
 * Comment on the blog of the person __2 below__ you on the googledoc class list
 * If their answers are correct simply state you agree
 * If they seem a bit off track, suggest how your answers are different
 * Fractions - Multiplying Fractions - Multiply Mixed Numbers (15 questions)
 * Fractions - Dividing Fractions - Divide Mixed Numbers (15 questions)

__Day 5:__ Complete the following 25 question chapter quiz. Open the document in Microsoft Word. Show all of your work and complete the problems. Save the quiz and e-mail it back to me. Remember you will receive an e-mail with comments and your results a few days later.



**Chapter 3: Review of Fractions** __Day 1__**:**
 * Download the unit review sheet below. Complete the review and show all work in Microsoft Word. Once you have completed the review, please send me an e-mail with your completed copy.
 * Once I receive your e-mail, I will reply with an attachment with the answers. It is your responsibility to check your review sheet for correctness and send me a second e-mail with your score. Note: Your grade for this assignment is based on effort, not the number correct on the review sheet. __Do not lie about your score__. This is intended to inform both you and I about your current understanding.

__Day 2:__
 * Complete the following Unit Test in Microsoft Word. When you are done, please e-mail me your completed test with all work shown. Just like the quizzes, I will return your test as a google doc with comments and your grade.



__Day 3__: >>> Group 1: ID numbers 1-4 >>> Group 2: ID numbers 5-8 >>> Group 3: ID numbers 9-12 >>> Group 4: ID numbers 13-16 >>> Group 5: ID numbers 17-20 >>> Group 6: ID numbers 21-25 media type="youtube" key="tUC1f_FbWws" height="315" width="560" align="center"
 * You have now reached the cumulative class project for unit 2 on fractions. This project will be completed in a group using PowerPoint. The goal is for you to demonstrate the rules of fractions by providing slides with explanations and examples. This project is also aimed for you to gain a better understanding of Microsoft PowerPoint.
 * Refer to the googledoc class list. Following are the groups for the cumulative project for unit 1 on fractions:
 * Use the class list and add all of your group members skype names as contacts in skype. You should now be able to chat with each member of your group simultaneously. Following is a video to remind you how to do this:


 * In your chat, come to an agreement about what your topic is going to be. Following are a suggested list of topics for the presentation. You may also suggest your own topic dealing with fractions.
 * How to add, subtract, multiply and divide mixed numbers
 * How adding and subtracting fractions is different from multiplying and dividing fractions
 * How to add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions
 * Similarities and differences between adding and subtracting mixed numbers and adding and subtracting fractions
 * You also need to come to an agreement about the roles of your group members. Following are the roles that your group members will take on:
 * Project Manager (1 individual) - Compiles slides from group members, adjusts spelling, and sets animations and transitions as necessary
 * Slide Constructor (3-4 individuals) - All other members are required to compose 2-3 slides on their own sub-topic.
 * For example, if the topic is "How adding and subtracting fractions is different from multiplying and dividing fractions", the four slide constructors may have the following roles: 1)describing adding and subtracting in words and with charts and tables 2)examples of adding and subtracting fractions 3)describing multiplying and dividing in words and with charts/tables 4)examples of multiplying and dividing fractions
 * Once you have determined the roles of group members and the topic of the project, the project manager must complete the following form and send it to me.

__Day 4__:
 * Look over the following rubric for the project:

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 * Work to complete project. You will want to periodically send slides to the project manager via email (listed on the googledoc class list) so he/she can keep up with the organizing.
 * Work to complete project. By the end of the day the project manager should be able to send a completed project to all members.
 * Please send me an e-mail with the names of the other members in your group. Give each member a rating from 1 to 10. 10 would be given if the group member contributed his/her fair share to the group. 1 would be given if the group member did barely anything.
 * Please complete the following self-assessment of the project:


 * You are done with unit 2. On the grades page, you should be able to see how your own group assessed your project. Within a week I will post y our grade for the project and you will be able to compare your critique with mine.