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Monday, September 21, 2009
Pre-AP Non-Sequiter
"So, when we're trying to add fractions and we run into a mixed number or a whole number, let's make it easier on ourselves by rewriting those numbers as improper fractions. Any number divided by 1 is the same, and since fractions show division, we can write any whole number as a fraction with 1 in the denominator. For example, we can rewrite the number 6 as 6/1. It's a little different for mixed numbers. Take a look at 5 1/3. We've got 5 whole pizzas, and one piece left over. If each pizza is cut into thirds, how many pieces do we have total? Right, 16. All we're doing is multiplying the whole number by the denominator and then adding the numerator. There's our new numerator. But the pieces are still the same size so the denominator stays the same... Yes, MG - do you have a question?"
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:) Grandma D will like this one!
ReplyDelete... similar scenario~
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking I'm making headway on getting them to understand the extended metaphor of Walt Whitman's "Oh Captain, My Captain"... I'm finally seeing some genuine enthusiasm on Matt's face. His arm is raised in eager anticipation! He wants to contribute something... !!!
"Yes, Matthew? Do you have something to add?"
"Last night I made Mountain Dew come out my nose! It was so cool!"
(... and I'm certain it was...)