X Fractions with Scaling

This week in math we are learning how to predict the outcome of a multiplication problem by looking at the factors. When fractions are involved it's easy to decide if the product will be greater than or less than the original number.

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Before moving on, let's watch a silly movie about the different types of fractions...

rude, polite, and confused.

(or something like that)

Anywhooooo...

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If you would like to watch a very helpful video about this concept, go to Learn Zillion and type the code below into the search box.

Code: LZ3401

Here is another look at my notebook page from this lesson. Check your work to make sure your answers are correct and your notebook is complete. You can click on the image to enlarge it.

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Many of your answers to the broccoli cheese soup and chocolate pudding questions made me giggle. 

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What about Oreo cookies? 

Would you rather have 4 Oreos or 4 x 1/4 Oreos? 

(milk included)

Mmmmm... Orrrreeeeeeos...