Michelle's BOB

Fractions Unit:

For this unit we learned about fractions. We learned about the different types of fractions (proper, improper, equivalent and mixed). Mr.Harbeck and Mr.Hanly taught us how to add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions. They also taught us how to determine the LCD, how to convert mixed and improper fractions and simplify or reduce fractions. I thought this unit was pretty easy. I feel that solving word problems are the most difficult. I also learned that cross reduction makes fractions a whole lot easier to work with especially when you are multiplying. We had many tests and quizzes throughout the unit.

Un-Project Reflection:

Did you like the unproject?

I really liked doing the project because it was a lot of fun. We also had a variety of projects (game, song, movie, wiki post, etc.) to choose from that we could create.

Did the unproject make you work harder than you usually would?

This project made me work a lot harder because it was worth 10% of our term 3 mark and there were no rules to follow.

What did you like best about the unproject?

I liked that we could choose any topic that we wanted and there were no rules to follow. I also liked it because we had about a month to work on it.

What would you change about the next unproject?

For the next un-project, I would change my background info by adding more images, detail and effort. I might also change my topic.

Did the unproject make you learn more because you were doing a different type of project?

Yes, the un-project made me learn more because I was able to use a new wikitool for my project.

Well, don't forget there is a test tomorrow. Remember to study! Big paper 2 and the purple booklet are also due tomorrow.

B.O.B. the second

This unit was pretty much smooth sailing for me until we got into subtracting and multiplying fractions and finding the lowest common denominator. Until it actually hit me that I just needed to find the factors for each of the denominators, I just multiplied the two denominators in the question together. But in the end, everything just fell into place and I figured out how to do a lot of the operations involved in fractions.

The UnProject:

1. Did you like the unproject.
   

Yeah i liked the unproject because it allowed me to play around a bit more with the wiki and bubbleshare.

1. Did the unproject make you work harder than you usually would?

Yes it did make me work harder than I usually would as I ended up doing most of the work.

1. What did you like best about the unproject?

I liked the fact that it gave a lot more room for more creativity.

1. What would you change about the next unproject?

I don't know what i would change about it because it didn't cause much trouble for me.

1. Did the unproject make you learn more because you were doing a different type of project.

The unproject did make me learn a bit more because I tried a different kind of slideshow presentation tool than I usually would use.

Meldee's BoB

This term, we learned about fractions. No, not just "1/2 is larger than 1/4" stuff, the "what's 1/2 +1/4" stuff. Basicly, all I had a little troube with was the multipling and dividing section, but I've got that nailed now, so I'm good for the test tomorrow :)

And now the ever-so-scary Unproject review questions~! (Enter horror movie girl scream here)

1) Did you like the unproject?

The Unproject was fun and a little challanging, but all around, it was pretty interesting.

2) Did the unproject make you work harder than you usually would?

Yes, the Unproject made me work ALOT harder than I usually did, Mackenzie even had to come over on Good Friday and I had to resort to putting my sister and her friend in, but it was fun.

3) What did you like best about the unproject?

The part I liked best about the project was the filming. Mackenzie, my sister, her friend and I had alot of fun filming and I think we have 15 minutes worth of bloopers. We kept giggling and I even said...well, when the video's up, you'll see what I said.

4) What would you change about the next unproject?

The only thing I would change about the Unproject is the due date. I know we had a long period of time to work on it, but people have other things going on. I think Mr. Harbeck could've given us at least until the 9th or 10th of April to finish it, but other than that, I wouldn't change a thing.

5) Did the unproject make you learn more because you were doing a different type of project.

Yup, the Unproject made me learn ALOT more than if I did a different type of project. 1: I got to work with the person I wanted a.k.a Mackenzie, 2: Both my partner and I decided to do the same choice in both the topic and the way we were ging to accomplish it a.k.a Topic 1 and a video and finally 3: We got to have fun doing it. To me, the last one was the most important one of all.

And there! I'm done! Feel free to comment in anyway.

Fraction BoB by Dan

In this unit, we learned about all of the different types of fractions and how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide them. I understood most of the work that we did but I had trouble picking up on things if I had missed a class. But thankfully that's over with, I do understand what to do now, but I know I won't get 100% on the test.

Un-Project

Did you like the unproject.

I really enjoyed working on the unproject.

Did the unproject make you work harder than you usually would?

YES, but I enjoyed it so much that I didn't really notice.

What did you like best about the unproject?

making the movie was the best part.

What would you change about the next unproject?

I think I would change the topic of the unproject if I had to do it over again

Did the unproject make you learn more because you were doing a different type of project.

YES

Charmaine and Julie's Wiki Project

This is our project. We put it up here because it wont embed in wiki so Mr. Harbeck told us to link it on our math blog. Anyways here's our project. Enjoy... =)



VIEW IT IN FULLSCREEN!! it looks better ahha

For more unprojects go to spfractions.

Meldee's Super Scribe Post

OK, I know this is late, but I had a party to go to on Friday and not to mention I had chores to do (And still do), so be glad i'm posting this up at all. My post is on adding fractions. To add fractions of different denominators, there are a couple of steps on doing this. Let's say you have a question like this:



Now the denominators are different, so you have to find the least common denominator (Look at Julie's post for more info on LCD). To do that you do these steps.

Steps

Step 1: Find the lowest multiple of both denominators. (In this case, find the lowest multiple of 2 and 6)

Step 2: Multiply the numerators by the same number you multiplied the denominator by. (In this case, 6x2= 12 and 2x6=12, so for 1/2, 1x6=6 and for 3/6 it's 3x2=6)

Step 3: Add as you usually would.

*Reader scratches their head in confustion and I try not to laugh*


OK, I'll use a picture example for each step. Maybe that will help...I hope.


Step 1:



Step 2:


Step 3:



So, yah. That's how you add fractions. Well, I'm spent and done. Note me if I did anything wrong or if I made a mistake or should fix it in anyway. Thankies!

charmaine's super scribe post

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EXAMPLE OF A MIXED FRACTION :

You can still simplify 1 and 2/6 to 1 and 1/3.

CONVERTING MIXED FRACTIONS INTO IMPROPER FRACTIONS

* STEPS :


1)Multiply the denominator by the whole number.

2) Take your answer from Part 1 and add the numerator.

3) Keep the orginal denominator.

EXAMPLE :


3 7/8 = 31/8

Part 1: 3 x 8 =24 ---> Part 2: 24 + 7 = 31

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This is a helpful link about fractions. It talks about converting and many more.

http://www.mathsisfun.com/mixed-fractions.html