Surf for More Math

Lesson 3 - Fraction and Decimal Equivalents

To encourage your child to have fun on the Web while learning about Fraction and Decimal Equivalents , here are some games and interactive activities they can do on their own or in pairs.

Goal

Relate fractions to decimals and determine equivalents.

Builds Upon

Student Book page 360

Instructions for Use

Fraction Pie prompts your child to relate fractions to decimals using a variety of shapes.

To use Fraction Pie, click on the pull-down menu to choose a shape. Drag the sliders to change the value of the denominator and numerator. Changing the slider corresponds to changes in the model, fraction, decimal and percent given.

Mission Magnetite prompts your child to solve fraction problems.

To use Mission Magnetite, empty the fuel from Hacker's rocket by cracking a code. Match the percentage to a fraction and a picture by clicking on them.

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		Surf for More Math Lesson 3 - Fraction and Decimal Equivalents To encourage your child to have fun on the Web while learning about Fraction and Decimal Equivalents , here are some games and interactive activities they can do on their own or in pairs. Goal Relate fractions to decimals and determine equivalents. Builds Upon Student Book page 360 Instructions for Use Fraction Pie prompts your child to relate fractions to decimals using a variety of shapes. To use Fraction Pie, click on the pull-down menu to choose a shape. Drag the sliders to change the value of the denominator and numerator. Changing the slider corresponds to changes in the model, fraction, decimal and percent given. Mission Magnetite prompts your child to solve fraction problems. To use Mission Magnetite, empty the fuel from Hacker's rocket by cracking a code. Match the percentage to a fraction and a picture by clicking on them.