Math Updates
Topic 9- Dividing Fractions
In this topic, your student is learning how to interpret a fraction as division of the numerator by the denominator and show quotients as fractions and mixed numbers. He or she is solving real-world problems involving division of unit fractions by non-zero whole numbers and division of whole numbers by unit fractions. A unit fraction is a fraction with a numerator of one. The end of topic test will be given by March 13th.
Topic 10- Volume
Throughout this topic, your student is learning about volume. He or she will learn how to find the volume of a rectangular prism, and then use that understanding to formulate a plan to find the volume of a solid figure that is a combination of two or more rectangular prisms. Your student will also use models to develop the formula for volume and to recognize a cube with a side length of one unit as a unit cube having one cubic unit of volume. This will give him or her the skills necessary to solve problems involving volume, the area of the base of a prism multiplied by the height of the prism.
Topic 9- Dividing Fractions
In this topic, your student is learning how to interpret a fraction as division of the numerator by the denominator and show quotients as fractions and mixed numbers. He or she is solving real-world problems involving division of unit fractions by non-zero whole numbers and division of whole numbers by unit fractions. A unit fraction is a fraction with a numerator of one. The end of topic test will be given by March 13th.
Topic 10- Volume
Throughout this topic, your student is learning about volume. He or she will learn how to find the volume of a rectangular prism, and then use that understanding to formulate a plan to find the volume of a solid figure that is a combination of two or more rectangular prisms. Your student will also use models to develop the formula for volume and to recognize a cube with a side length of one unit as a unit cube having one cubic unit of volume. This will give him or her the skills necessary to solve problems involving volume, the area of the base of a prism multiplied by the height of the prism.