Fraction Frenzy

Adding and Subtracting Fractions

This is everything you will need to know about Adding and Subtracting Fractions!

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Step One:

Study the PowerPoint!

Fraction Lesson

(Note: This PowerPoint must be opened through Internet Explorer. If you experience technical issues please leave a comment or contact me !)

Step Two:

Review the Fraction Chart

(this might be something you would like to print out and keep)

Activities:

Activity One:

Jelly Bean Counters!

1.Select a handful of multicolor jelly beans. 

2. Count the total Number of Jelly Beans.

     * This Number will be the denominator.

3. Now didvide your jelly beans into color groups.

4. Create fractions out of each group.

5. Create a Bar Graph, Line Graph and Pie Chart with your data through Word or Excel.

Which Graph do you feel is best for this type of data?

Activity Two:

Picture Perfect Fractions!

1. Take a Picture of your Class.

2. With a group member study the photo and discuss the photo. 

3.. Make a list of the similarities and differences among all the classmates in the photo.

4. With this data create fractions for each group discussed.

Fraction Games:

Pizza Pieces!

Action Fractions!

Learn and Have Fun.... Is it Possble?

Fun Mathematical Websites!

Play Games, Watch Videos and So Much More!

Fleet Kids

 Fun Brain

Math Cats

Figure This

AAA Math

Cool Math

Technology in Todays Classroom!

Good or Bad?!

There is no debate that technology and innovation are constantly redefining the world we live in. But is bringing this into our classrooms a good idea?

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Do you have a pet dinosaur? You most likely answered “No”, because we now are living in the 21^st Century. Today we are advancing in areas like technology that some people never thought were possible. I feel as educators we should be taking advantage of these improvements and educating our children to our full potential. Integrating technology into our classrooms can not only educate our children but interest them as well.

            Outside of our classroom our students have technology at hand. They have video games, internet, Ipods, cell phones, and computers.  It is becoming impossible to convince children that spending 8 hours at school without these “fun” pieces of technology is going to be better than sitting at home. I feel that if we bring this kind of technology into the classroom to educate our students they will not only learn but be interested in learning.

            There are many ways to do this. I am a huge believer in books; however I feel there are many options when it comes to reading. Students shouldn’t have to carry home books each night, why not create a classroom website with the readings on it? Instead on making children read lesson after lesson why not use PowerPoint to introduce material. With PowerPoint you can include educational material, videos, games, charts, and pictures all in one. I am a believer in Iclickers (Take a Look!) to allow students to review and for the instructor to evaluate the students understanding.

Watch and Find other Ways!

If we bring uses of technology into the classroom we can improve our classroom and our student’s understanding.

 Other Websites that see the benefits of Technology in the classroom!

Technology: A Catalyst for Teaching and Learning in the Classroom

The Wired Classroom 

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Welcome to "Math isn't the Devil" Blog. 

This mathmatical blog is designed for 4th grade mathematics. This blog provides us with a way to communicate and discuss mathematics and its ways.It is designed to educate and entertain students.

It also informs parents and provides a variety of math resources for all.

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                                                         -Ms. Couchigian