Rational+Numbers,+Reducing,+Mixed+Numbers+and+Improper+Fractions

Contributing Teacher(s):Nicole Hardison & William Gregory
Resources: Text Tennessee Senior Bridge Mathematics, notebook, calculator

Content:
3181.1.3.3 Use mathematical symbols and variables to express a relationship between quantities. 3181.1.3.6 Understand how mathematical properties yield equivalent equations and can be used in determining if two expressions are equivalent.

ISTE Technology:
Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students: understand and use technology systems.

Introduction/Problem:
The student will be able to define a rational number, a numerator, and a denominator and recognize the same. The student will able to work with the fundamental principle of rational numbers. The student will be able to define a mixed fraction and an improper fraction and utilize the same.

Procedures:
The student will write the definitions contained on page 1 of the text in their notebook. There will be a discussion of the fundamental principle of rational numbers and factoring. The distinction between mixed fractions an improper fractions will be explained and how to utilize the calculator (see tutorial) to convert from one to the other.

Student Product/Work:
The student will have written definitions in their notebook. They will then break up into groups and choose 4 problems from 1 through 12 on page 12, 3 problems from 13 through 18, and 3 problems from 19 through 24. They will enter the problems, showing their work, in their notebooks. The notebooks will then be passed to another group for checking.

Assessment/Rubric:
The notebooks will then be graded on a weekly basis.