Fractions Bars
State two equivalent fractions to 6/8.
3/4
9/12
Which operation is represented by the keyword "sum"?
addition
What is the meaning of "explain" in math class?
to make an idea clear by giving details and reasons that make it easier to understand
-represent 2 cubed
-evaluate 2 cubed
Ms. Canales will show you the answer.
2 cubed = 8
Simplify 6/9
2/3
State two equivalent fractions to 1/2 using your fraction bars.
possible answers:
3/6, 4/8, 5/10, 6/12
Which operation is represented by the keyword "difference"?
subtraction
What is the meaning of "simplify" in math class?
to make a math expression smaller or easier to understand
to make it simpler
to reduce
-represent 3 squared
-evaluate 3 squared
Mrs. Canales will show you the answer.
3 squared = 9
Simplify:
12/48
1/4
How many fourths make one-half?
two-fourths
Which operation is represented by the keyword "product"?
multiplication
What is the meaning of the abbreviation e.g.?
it comes from the Latin "exempli gratia"
Evaluate the square root of 9
3
Simplify: 15/25
3/5
In Mrs. Canales' class, 6/12 students have summer birthdays.
Is that...
a) half or the class
b) more than half of the class
c) less than half of the class
That is half of the class.
Which operation is represented by the keyword "quotient"?
division
What is the meaning of "state" in math class?
to tell or to say
Evaluate the cube of 3.
27
Simplify: 9/36
1/4
Ms. Leon, Ms. Kholer, Ms. D'Amore Ms. Couso and Ms. Canales ate 5/8 of a pizza pie.
Is that more than one half of the pizza or less than one half of the pizza?
5/8 is more than one half of the pizza.
100 students played soccer outside during recess in October.
The number of students who play soccer outside decreased by 10 in November.
How many students play soccer outside in November?
90 students
What is the meaning of "evaluate" in math class?
to find or calculate the final answer to a math problem by following the correct order of operations
Evaluate:
the cube root of 8 .
Simplify 16/40
2/5