Math - Learning our Hundredths

Today we learned about our hundredths.  We know that they are less than tenths, and are the second digit after a decimal.

 BONUS QUESTION
Place each number in the number column on the left.  After, turn the number into a mixed fraction and an improper fraction:
107.98
(you can use a calculator to help you)




Below you will find today's homework.  Remember to put your name and today's date on your work before handing it in.


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Math Review - Fractions!!

For the past few days, Portable 10 has been doing a few "practice quizes" to get ready for the test that is on Monday.  I am happy to report that the students have been improving each and every day!  Good for you Portable 10, keep up the great work!

BONUS QUESTION

Mmmmm, pizza.  Someone, I wont mention names, ate 2/8 of my pizza.  Can you think of an equivalent fraction for how much pizza was eaten?






Below you will find today's math homework on fractions.  There are no surprises, and everyone should be able to answer each question EASILY.

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Math Homework - Fractions to Decimals

Today we learned that fractions can be written using decimals.  We know that when we look at tenths, we can see decimals.

For example: We know that 1/10 = 0.1
                       We also know that 5/10 = 0.5 (one half)
                       And we know that one and one-tenth = 1.1

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Math Review - Equivalent Fractions, Improper and Mixed Fractions

Hi Portable 10,
This weekend I want you practicing your equivalent fractions, and also your improper and mixed fractions.

Equivalent Fractions
Equivalent fractions are fractions that name the same amount.

Example:  1/2 = 5/10    or    2/3 = 8/12.

Remember, to find an equivalent fraction either find the simplest form, or multiply the numerator and denominator by the same number.
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Improper and Mixed Fractions
Improper fractions and mixed fractions are finding fractions that are more than 1 whole.
Improper fractions show fractions where the numerator is larger than the denominator.
Mixed fractions show whole numbers as part of a fraction.


Example:    Improper fraction - 7/2        or        Mixed fraction - 3  1/2


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Math Homework: Fractions, Oh My!

This passed Friday, we got a pretty good start on our new math unit: Fractions.  A fraction can be used to show a part of a whole. For example, we could use a fraction to show how many pieces of the circle are shaded in below.

The total circle is split into 4 equal pieces.  The total number of pieces that make up the circle is called a whole.  

When we are looking at the total number of equal parts, that is called the denominator.  The denominator is the number that goes at the bottom of a fraction.

3 out of the 4 equal pieces are shaded in.  This is called the numerator.  The numerator is the number that goes on top of the fraction and is the equal parts that are counted.

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Math Homework - Same area, different perimeter

Last week we learned that a shape with the same perimeter can have a different area.  Well, today we learned just the opposite.  Today we learned that different shapes can have the same area, but have different perimeters.  A few examples will be posted on the homework today, so take a look and good luck!

Below you will find today's homework and grid paper to complete your homework on.  If you do not have a printer, drawing the shapes on lined paper is fine.  Just make sure to include all measurements of each shape.

*Remember to include your name and date on today's homework.

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Math - Paper Airplane Flying Competition Tomorrow!

Tomorrow portable 10 will be having an airplane flying competition in the school.  We will be measuring the distances of each plane and recording them on a tracking sheet.  The results will be posted tomorrow on the blog along with homework that is connected with the competition.

Students, your homework tonight is simple.  It is to research and design the best paper airplane in the world! Come prepared with your paper airplanes in class tomorrow.

Good luck to you all!

Math Homework - Perimeter

Today in math class we took a look at perimeter.  Perimeter is the sum of all sides of a shape.

For example: 

 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 25cm

Below is the math homework.  Click on "Click here" to gain access to the homework.

*Remember to include your name and date on your homework before you hand it in.

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Math Today: Greater Than, Less Than, Equal To...

Today in math we are still trying to polish up and master our conversion skills.  This time, instead of creating charts to show the differences between units of measurement, we used symbols.  These symbols are:

• > (Greater than)
• < (Less than)
•  =  (Equal to)

For example:  
80cm > 750 mm.  This would read: 80 centimetres is greater than 750 millimetres.
Another example would be 500 mm < 7dm.  This would read: 500 millimetres is less than 7 decimetres.
And Another example is 200 cm = 20 dm.  Which is 200 centimetres is equal to 20 decimetres.

Below is the math homework.  Click on "Click here" to gain access to the homework.

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Today's Math Homework: Conversion... again.

Today we reviewed converting different units of measurement.  Some of you are still getting mixed up when you are converting a unit of measure to another.  But, if you remember your basic conversions (ex. 10mm = 1cm), then you shouldn't have any problems figuring out the rest.

Learning Tip of the Day: Remember, when you are moving a decimal place, start from the right side, and move the decimal place as many times as there are zeros.

For example: 1 m = 100 cm 
Because there are two zeros in 100, you must move the decimal place two times starting from the right when you are converting centimetres to metres.  That means 1cm = 0.01m.

Good luck!

Below is the math homework.  Click on "Click here" to gain access to the homework.

*Remember to include your name and date on your homework before you hand it in.

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Linear Measurement: Conversion

Today Portable 10 is learning how to convert, or change, one unit of measurement to another.

Converting units of measure can be tricky.  You must first ask yourself, "Will the number change into a bigger number, or smaller number?" In other words, you need to decide if you are going to add zeros or add decimals to convert a number correctly.  For example:

• 1 mm = 0.1 cm 
• 1 cm = .01 m
• 1 m = .001 km

OR

• 1 cm = 10 mm
• 1 m = 100 cm
• 1 km = 1000 m

Remember, if you are changing a larger unit of measure to a smaller unit of measure, the number will be larger.  

For example: 25cm = 250 mm because it takes 10mm to make 1cm.

Also remember that if you change a smaller unit of measure to a bigger one, the number will be smaller.
For example: 25cm = 0.25m because it takes 100cm to make 1m.

Good luck!

Below is the math homework.  Click on "Click here" to gain access to the homework.

*Remember to include your name and date on your homework before you hand it in.

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New Math Unit Starts Today: Length, Perimeter, and Area

Today Portable 10 has started our new math unit on length, perimeter, and area.  We began this unit today by reviewing important units of measure (centimetre, metre, and kilometre), and how they apply to linear measurements.  Linear measurements include:

• length
• width
• depth
• thickness

Below you will find today's math homework.  Just click on "Click here" for access.
*Remember to include your name and date on your homework before handing it in.


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Math Test: A Few Hints and Tips

Hello Portable 10!  As you know, you guys have a math test this coming Monday.  Here are a few tips that may help you solve those pesky probability word problems:

1. Draw pictures or charts to help you find all possible outcomes
2. Make tally charts to help you figure out the probability of certain questions
3. Please read the questions carefully, and if you don't understand it, ask Mr. Chong to explain it
4. Use your time wisely and make sure you answer every question before time ends

It is probably a good idea to know how to do the following things before the test on Monday:

• How to solve for the probability of an outcome in different situations
• How to use the language "certain," "likely, "equally likely," "unlikely," and "impossible" correctly
• The difference between good and bad odds
• How to read, understand, and answer word problems correctly
• How to "show your thinking"

You might be telling yourself that these are the same things that you needed to know for the math quiz.  If you did, then you are correct!  There will be no surprises on the math test on Monday, and if you have been doing your homework regularly and paying attention in class, you should be in good shape!

Good luck!

Below you will find your homework for this weekend.  Just click on "Click here" to get it.


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Math Test Monday April 30, 2012

Today Portable 10 went to see Officer Marcy to talk about cyber-bullying and internet safety.  It was a very informative discussion and we learned a lot.  But, because of this, we missed our math time in class, so Mr. Chong has decided to move the math test to this coming Monday April 30, 2012.  This will give students extra time to practice their probability skills tonight and over the weekend.

You're welcome students :)


Below is today's math homework.  Please click on "Click here" to gain access to the homework. By doing this, you will be free to print off the homework and complete it at your own time.  If you do not have a printer, you can answer the questions on lined paper.


*Remember to always include your name on your homework before you hand it in.

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It is "Certain" That There Will Be a Math Quiz Tomorrow

Portable 10 has a math quiz tomorrow on Wednesday April 25, 2012.  You will need to know:

• How to solve for the probability of an outcome in different situations
• How to use the language "certain," "likely, "equally likely," "unlikely," and "impossible" correctly
• The difference between good and bad odds
• How to read, understand, and answer word problems correctly
• How to "show your thinking"

Below is today's math homework.  Please click on "Click here" to gain access to the homework. By doing this, you will be free to print off the homework and complete it at your own time.  If you do not have a printer, you can answer the questions on lined paper.


*Remember to always include your name on your homework before you hand it in.

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Probability Review Homework

For the past 2 weeks, we have been learning about probability in our classroom. Probability is calculating the odds, or the likelihood, of an outcome.  For the past week, the class has been working together in small groups finding the probability of different games that have been set up around the classroom.

We are coming to an end in our unit on probability, and a short quiz will be given this Wednesday April 25, 2012.

Below is today's math homework.  Please click on "Click here" to gain access to the homework. By doing this, you will be free to print off the homework and complete it at your own time.  If you do not have a printer, you can answer the questions on lined paper.


*Remember to always include your name on your homework before you hand it in.

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