Math Messages – Unit 5

5.1 Fraction Review

Work with a partner.

Describe 2 situations in which you would use fractions.

5.2 Mixed Numbers

Take the following pattern blocks:• 2 yellow hexagons• 2 red trapezoids• 3 blue rhombuses• 6 green triangles.

If a hexagon is worth 1, what are 5 trapezoids worth?

5.3 Comparing & Ordering Fractions

Complete Problems 1-5 on Journal page 129.

5.4 Two Rules for Finding Equivalent Fractions

Write a fraction to show what part of a dollar each person has.

• Jamal has 2 quarters. • Sam has five dimes. • Hunter has 10 nickels. • Elliot has 50 pennies.

Who has the most money?

5.5 Fractions & Decimals: Part 1

Solve Problems 1 and 2 on Journal page 137.

5.6 Fractions & Decimals: Part 2

How would you use the Probability Meter on journal page 205 to show someone what 1/8 dollar is worth?

5.7 Fractions & Decimals:

Part 3

Write the following fractions as decimals:

7 7100

16

5.8 Using a Calculator to Convert Fractions to Percents

Using your calculator, find a way to rename 4/7 as a percent without using the percent key.

5.9 Bar & Circle Graphs

Complete Journal page 150.

5.10 The Percent Circle: Reading Circle Graphs• Look at the circle graph in Problem

1 on journal page 153.

• For each piece of the graph, estimate what fraction and what percent of the whole it represents.

• Label the graph pieces next to the circle (not below) with your fraction & percent estimates.

5.11 The Percent Circle: Making Circle Graphs1. Turn to Problem 2 on journal

page 151. 2. Copy the number of votes for

each snack into the second column of the table on Journal page 158.

3. Leave the rest of the table blank.

5.12 American Tour: School Days

Write one question that can be answered by using the

information onpages 360-362 in the Student Reference Book.