Unit+9

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= Family Letter = @https://www.wrightgroup.com/download/em/em3mm_g4_u09_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_9/

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



= Unit 9 Vocabulary = @http://everydaymath.uchicago.edu/parents/4th-grade/em-at-home/family-letters/4-9-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.

=Park Manager Game= []

This is a great and fun challenge from the BBC. You need to help design a park to a specific plan by including the exact percentage of grass, woodland, flower beds, playground and water. This will help students to work with percentages in a 10 by 10 grid, which we do a lot in Unit 9.

(Lesson 9.1)



=Decimal Tiles= []

This interactive explorer is a great way to visualize working with decimals. It will help make the concept of equivalents and adding more concrete. Make sure to use this explorer with the Fraction Tiles one as well.

(Lesson 9.1, 9.2, & 9.5)



=Fraction Tiles= @http://www.abcya.com/fraction_tiles.htm

This interactive explorer is a great way to visualize working with fraction. It will help make the concept of equivalents and adding more concrete. Make sure to use this explorer with the Decimal Tiles one as well.

(Lesson 9.1, 9.2, & 9.5)



= 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 9.1, 9.2, & 9.5)



=Fraction Decimal Matching Game= @http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/con_math/con_math.html @http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/con_math/g04c22a.html @http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/con_math/g04c22b.html

These games (each one is set up the same, just with different fractions and decimals) are a great way to practice and assess fraction and decimal equivalents. When you find an equivalent pair, a part of the mystery picture is revealed.

(Lessons 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, & 9.5)



=Puppy Chase= []

I think this game gets the award for being my favorite. If you can find the equivalent decimals fast enough, your puppy can win the race. For every wrong answer your puppy makes a very sad noise and slows down. You can play this game against the computer or online against friends.

(Lesson 9.2)



= Lattice with Decimals = []

In the Everyday Math curriculum they like to teach students many different ways to solve a problem. Later, the students will be able to decide which way they like best. Right now we are asked to practice with each method. This video is a great example of lattice with decimals.

(Lesson 9.8)

=Do Anytime Activities=

Have your child look for everyday uses of fractions and percents. Look in games, grocery stores, cookbooks, measuring cups, and newspapers. When finding fractions, decimals, or percents, ask your child to change them from one form to another. For example, if you see “1/4 off”, ask your child to tell what percent is equal to 1/4 (25%).

Write whole numbers and decimals for your child to read, such as 650.02 (six hundred fifty and two-hundredths). Ask your child to identify the digits in the various places in the numbers—hundreds place, tens place, ones place, tenths place, and so on.