Noelle and I began with a quick check of her homework on using the least common denominator to find equivalent fractions. Then, we focused on writing fractions in their lowest terms or simplifying fractions by dividing numerators and denominators by their greatest common factors. Our recent fraction lessons were applied when Noelle added fractions with like denominators and then changed improper fractions to mixed numbers and simplified the fractions to their lowest terms.
Noelle and I continued to work with fractions. We reviewed how to interchange improper fractions and mixed numbers before Noelle independently completed problems from the fraction packet that was sent to her. Then, we discussed how to find equivalent fractions in higher terms using multiplication. She also found the lowest common denominator of two fractions by listing the multiples for each denominator and finding the lowest multiple that they both had in common. Noelle rewrote fractions as equivalent fractions in higher terms and found the LCD to make equivalent fractions. She was given similar problems to complete tonight which will be reviewed tomorrow.
I logged on and sent Noelle a chat to let her know I was on. I waited the entire class time. I did let the office know I was waiting and they contacted the mom. There was something wrong with their internet. Perhaps when she is out of town we can just do one session a week.
Noelle and I continued to work with improper fractions and mixed numbers, using number lines to show how they relate and model how they can be interchanged. Then, we discussed how to find equivalent fractions which are needed when adding or subtracting fractions with unlike denominators. Noelle used multiplication to rewrite given fractions as equivalent fractions in higher terms. Then, we began work on simplifying fractions using division which we will continue next week.
Noelle and I began with multiplication and division review problems. She completed a 4-digit by 3-digit multiplication problem and division with a 3-digit dividend and 2-digit divisor. Noelle did well remembering the steps and felt confident to move on to fractions. Today's focus was on proper, improper, and mixed fractions which were all modeled with number lines and quick pictures. Then, the steps to interchange improper and mixed fractions were discussed with correlating problems completed together.
Noelle and I continued to work with division, looking over and correcting the problems she took home for homework. Today's problems focused on using rounding and estimating to divide 4-digit dividends by 2-digit divisors. Once the problems were solved, Noelle checked her work by multiplying the divisor and quotient and adding the remainder to get the dividend. She is making really good progress with her division abilities.
Noelle worked on a vocal warm up and a body warm up to prepare the body to sing. We spoke about her practicing at home and how that is going. We worked on singing songs. We worked on writing a song.
Noelle worked on a vocal warm up and a body warm up to prepare the body to sing. We spoke about her practicing at home and how that is going. We worked on singing songs. We worked on writing a song.
