Test Date: Thursday, March 26, 2009
Vocabulary Terms to Know
- area model
- denominator
- discount
- equivalent fractions
- fraction (primary definition)
- numerator
- quick common denominator
- unit fraction
- unit percent
Concepts to Understand
- Compare fractions
- Rename fractions
- Adding and subtracting fractions with and without mixed numbers
- Multiplying Fractions
- Use an area model for to show fraction multiplication (shading)
- Finding a percent of a number using fractions and decimals
- Fraction to decimal to percent conversions
- Using fractions and/or percents to find the whole
- Dividing fractions
- Find a common denominator of two fractions
- Word/story problems
- Change improper fractions to mixed numbers and mixed numbers to improper fractions
Resources to Help You Study
ü Everyday Mathematics Student Reference Book (hardback – each student has a copy at home) Pages 56-92
ü Everyday Mathematics Student Math Journal Pages 248-291
ü Study Links (homework assignments)
ü Riddle practice papers
ü Handouts as Reference (these are for you to keep in the math section of your binder)
