Fraction Math games

Simplify fractions:
http://www.math-play.com/simplifying-fractions-game/simplifying-fractions-game.html

Adding and subtracting fractions:
http://www.math-play.com/fractions-board-game/fractions-board-game.html

Equivalent fractions:
http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/math-games/melvins-make-match/

Fractions on a numberline:
https://jr.brainpop.com/games/battleshipnumberline/

Make a flag with fractions:
http://resources.oswego.org/games/fractionflags/fractionflags.html

TONS of fraction games covering different topics:
http://www.mathplayground.com/index_fractions.html

DEAR reading form

Name ________________________________________________ Date _______

D.E.A.R. Reading Response

Title: _____________________________________________________________
Author: ___________________________________________________________

 Fiction  Nonfiction

D = Direct Quote
Word for word from the text
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E = Explanation Write a summary of the quote.
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A = Author’s Purpose
Why did the author include this?
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R = Response
Make a connection, make a prediction, or imagine you are the
character.
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BMK #1

Dear Parents,

          All fifth graders in the State of Kansas take a state math assessment in March or April.  This assessment is part of the measurement for the “No Child Left Behind” Act.  The fifth grade math assessment requires the students to be able to apply higher level math and problem solving skills.  In order to be able to solve these higher level math problems, the students must have some basic math knowledge memorized.  Classrooms must test in a “sterile” environment, meaning the students cannot use any references.  This means that in order for our students to be able to solve the higher level application problems, students will need to memorize this basic information.  All of the knowledge that we expect the students to memorize is information that we have taught and practiced repeatedly in class.

          Starting this week, your child will be receiving a “basic math knowledge” list on Mondays.  This list will become a cumulative list of knowledge.  If students learn the information in the first week, it will be easier to learn only 3 – 5 more new concepts each week.  Again, all of the knowledge items on the list are information that students have been taught and practiced repeatedly in class since fourth grade.

          On Fridays, we will test the students on this knowledge.  Those students who do not know the information will receive extra help after school and/or during CATS Club to help them master this information.

          If you have any questions, please let us know. We are hoping this will help all students to become stronger math students.  Thank you for your support!

Basic Math Knowledge – Week 1

1.  What is the answer to an addition problem called?                 Sum

2.  What is the answer to a subtraction problem called?            Difference

3.  What is the value of a digit?                                                How much it is worth

4.  What is a digit?                            A single number (like 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)

5.  What is an expression?                  Numbers, variables, and or symbols that show a mathematical relationship