Factual Fractions!

In class, we have related fractions to various real world examples. To start out our class blog, your job is to find a topic that is DIFFERENT from what we have already discussed in class that uses the idea of fractions. Create a math problem that uses fractions and your topic. You are welcome to research a topic that your are interested in or try to come up with a question that relates to the job that you plan to have some day. Your question should be of a different topic than others that have already commented. Below is a copy of the rules that we discussed in class. Make sure to CITE YOUR SOURCES!!!

The Great Mathematics Search

Sometimes we get so wrapped up in the “rules” of mathematics, that we forget WHY we are learning about it. We have discussed real-world examples of mathematics of various topics in class; however, you are now going to have the chance to discover and research ways that mathematics is used outside of our classroom.

Each Tuesday, I will present a question related to mathematics on our class blog. You will have until Friday to comment to the blog. If your answer was found with the help of the internet, your textbook, or another source, you should give credit to that source in your comment. We will discuss the answers in class on Monday, following our “Daily Math Review”.

Goals for the Blog

Develop critical thinking and logical thinking skills.

Discover, learn, and share ways in which mathematics may be used outside of the classroom.

Communicate with the class and enhance our learning community.

Grading

Each week will be worth 5 homework points

0 – No comment

1 – Comment is off topic/inappropriate/plagiarized

3 – Comment is enough to answer the question, may not be cited or clearly written

5 – Comment is clear, cited, and fully answers the question.

Rules

You must post once and are encouraged (but not required) to comment on each other’s posts. Stay on task, and only give constructive criticism. Any negative comments or inappropriate use will result in a deduction of grade.

Please do not share any identifying information