Trimester 2 Weeks 8-9 (1/30/12 to 2/10/12)

In class:

• Multiplying fractions using algorithms and models--What does it mean to multiply fractions?
• Multiplying fractions, whole numbers, and mixed numbers
• Estimation strategies for multiplying mixed numbers, fractions, and whole numbers

Homework:

• Textbook: page 74-75, problems 1-23
• Textbook page 72, problems 1-18 
• Photocopied Sheets: Skill Practice--Multiplying Fractions, Whole Numbers, and  Mixed Numbers