Sunday, March 24, 2013

March word problem

"Owl Love to See "hoo" Can Solve These Word Problems!

This month's word problems was 100% student created.  The students decided theme, the banner phrase, and what colors they wanted to use.  I think they did great!!! 

We focused on comparing and ordering fractions.  As you look at the examples, you will notice they used different strategies to compare and order these fractions.  Some of the students looked for the LCM (lowest common multiple) to create a common denominator and an equivalent fraction.  Others drew a fraction chart and shaded the fractional amounts to visually compare and order the fractions in their word problems.








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