09 October 2012

10 October, S1 - 8/M3 (Cover)*

Title: Fractions
Room 28
Learning Objectives
Level 5
To be able to calculate using multiplication involving decimal numbers.
Explain how to find the answer to 1.45 x 1.2?

To be able to calculate using division involving decimal numbers.
Explain how to find the answer to 1464 / 12?


Level 6
To be able to recall the effect of multiplying & dividing negative numbers.
What is -2 x -5? Can you recall a simply rule for remembering why?

Resources
Over the last two lesson we have been looking at methods of multiplication and division of numbers. 

During todays lesson you are going to create a keynote or showme presentation explaining the step by step process of these methods.

Make sure you include plenty of examples for each (and if possible more than one multiplication method). 

At the end of the lesson email your work to Mr Kent.

If you finish continue you work on multiplication and division from the previous lessons (scroll back through the blog or follow the link). 

Homework
Learning Objective for next lesson:
Level 4
To be able to calculate any fraction of a number.
How do we find 2/5 of 120?

To be able to compare two fractions of quantities.

Which is the best deal, 1/3 off £3.30 or 1/4 off £3.00?

Level 5
To be able to investigate fraction problems expressed in words.
If 2/3 of this class are absent from school, how many are present?