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Sixth graders encounter the use of percentages in the real world. The lesson begins with finding sales tax and discounts on purchases. Using 10 by 10 grids, students represent percent to develop conceptual understanding of the real world applications and relate fractional parts to the percentages.
Young scholars create and give oral proposals for the construction of a gazebo using a blueprint created with Geometer's Sketchpad. They then build a gazebo model using the blueprints created and provide evidence why it should be selected for construction in 8th grade. Students in 8th grade construct the gazebo based on the selected model.
In this relating fractions, mixed numbers, and decimals worksheet, students convert decimals to fractions or mixed numbers in lowest terms, write fractions or mixed numbers as decimals, and solve one word problem. Students solve seventeen problems.
For this fractions and decimals worksheet, students solve ten problems in which fractions and decimals are converted. There are examples provided.
Students discuss the number line. They identify the "origin" of the number line as well as the positive and negative numbers. Students use a large number line with large numbers and arrows marked on it. Students listen as Beyonce's "Irreplaceable" is played. Students move to the left when the words indicate they should. Students discuss fraction and decimal placement on the number line.
In this relating fractions and decimals worksheet, students solve 6 problems in which a fraction and a decimal are written for the shaded part of the picture.
Students observe and discuss cloud cover. They identify percent of cloud cover, calculate cloud cover by fraction and convert to a percent, and compare their models with the current real sky cloud cover.
In this fractions and decimals practice worksheet, students write decimals and fractions that show how much of each of the 9 number models is shaded.
In this number system learning exercise, 6th graders complete a variety of activities: magic circles, decimal arithmagons, dominoes, estimations, decimal equivalents and recurring decimals. Worksheet is a total of 10 pages.
In this math test worksheet, students complete a total of 35 problems, converting fractions, percents, and decimals and solving word problems.