Unit+7

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= Family Letter = @https://www.wrightgroup.com/download/em/em3mm_g4_u07_family_letters.pdf

The Family Letter is an introduction to the unit. They contain background information, vocabulary, games, and more. These are great to know what we will be learning in the fourth grade.



= Study Link Help = @http://everydaymath.uchicago.edu/parents/4th-grade/em-at-home/unit_7/

If you’re having problems with the Study Link Homework, this website contains further explanations and examples of the skills.



= Unit 7 Vocabulary = @http://everydaymath.uchicago.edu/parents/4th-grade/em-at-home/family-letters/4-7-vocab.html

Vocabulary is a large part of the Everyday Math curriculum. Click the above link to review this unit’s vocabulary terms. Try to use these terms when completing the homework and making out of classroom connections.

The Khan Academy is a non-profit group with the goal of providing free educational resources and practice to everyone. You can earn badges and map your knowledge. I recommend starting an account. Having a number sense for fractions is very important for Unit 7. Watch these videos to help develop that number sense.

= Introduction to Numerators & Denominators = @http://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/fractions/v/numerator-and-denominator-of-a-fraction

= Equivalent Fractions = @http://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/fractions/v/equivalent-fractions

= Ordering Fractions = @http://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/fractions/v/ordering-fractions

= Adding Fractions = @http://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/fractions/v/adding-and-subtracting-fractions

(Lessons 7.1, 7.2, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7, & 7.9)



= Probability Spinner = @http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_186_g_2_t_5.html?open=activities

Use this website to build your own spinners. You can control the amount for each colored section. You can also "spin" the spinner to test your probability.

(Lessons 7.3 & 7.11)

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= Fishing Probability = []

For this game you need to change the amount of yellow and red fish in the big fish tank so it matches the given probability ratio. It is challenging and a great way to work with probability.

(Lessons 7.3 & 7.11)



= Fraction Bars = @http://ejad.best.vwh.net/java/fractions/fractions.html

This is a great way to visualize the differences and similarities between fractions, decimals, and percents. It is a little tough to navigate, but once you get going it is a great way to compare fractions, decimals, and percents,

(Lessons 7.6, 7.7, 7.9, & 7.10)



=Fraction Man Game= @http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/mmath/mmath_frac.html

Help fraction man build his equivalent fractions. You will get the numerator or denominator and need to fill in the missing piece. This is a great way to work towards adding and subtracting fractions.

(Lessons 7.6 & 7.7)



=Ordering Fractions= []

Another great interactive way to practice a concept from the BBC. You need to hang each "fraction picture" in order from highest to lowest. Once completed, click "done" and see how you did. Even though this is a concept just taught in Lesson 4.3, it shows up again on future assessments. So, PRACTICE!

(Lesson 7.9)

= Do Anytime Activity =

Encourage your child to recognize how probability is used in everyday situations, such as weather reports. Have your child make a list of things that could never happen, things that might happen, and things that are sure to happen.