Fractions

Introduction

This is a webquest about fractions. In a small group, build upon your knowledge on fractions by answering the questions. Each member in the group is very important. Each group needs to have 3-4 members.

Each person in the group will have a job to do!

  • Recorder - this person will write and record answers
  • Reader - this person will read the information aloud to the group
  • Navigator - this person is the computer operator
  • Spokesperson - this person will report their findings to the class

Group Task for WebQuest:

  1. Read the WebQuest questions below. 
  2. Write the question number and question down on a piece of paper. 
  3. Click on blue link following each question to find the answer with your group. 
  4. Be prepared to share your answer with the class when your group has completed all the questions.

Task

1.  Visit the following website.  Read to answer: what is the definition of FRACTION?  

http://www.mathsisfun.com/fractions.html

2.  Visit the following website.  For 5 minutes, play the game to practice Matching Equivalent Fractions.  On your paper, write what level you got to, and in your own words, describe what equivalent fractions are.

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/fractions/memory_equivalent1…

3.  Visit the following website.  Draw the following information on your paper:  How do you divide a circle into thirds?

http://www.homeschoolmath.net/teaching/f/understanding_fractions.php

4. Visit the following website.  Read examples 1 & 2.  Write to describe how we compare fractions with denomiators that are the same.  

http://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons/fractions/compare.html

5. Visit the following website.  Spend 5 minutes playing the game to practice comparing fractions.  On your paper, write and compare 10 pairs of fractions that use Greater Than, Less Than, and Equal To.

http://www.mathplayground.com/fractions_compare.html

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