This week in math we learned fractions. In our class of Learning 4 Life Success, Sister Patrice has taught us four students fractions. In one week we learned math problem solving, mixed numbers, improper fractions, adding fractions with same denominators, subtracting, equivalent fractions, reducing fractions, bars, arrays and part-over-whole.
We have learned three new strategies: draw, estimate, and patterns. One of these strategies called the draw strategy was really good for us to solve a problem. It has given us a way to figure out fractions by dividing the candy bar into the same number of pieces as the denominator. Then, color in the parts of the bar as the numerator. Another of the strategies we used was to use a multiplication table to look up equivalent fractions.
We have done some math fractions with number lines. We have drawn same parts of the denominator. Then we put it on a number line. Numbers lines is a way to visualize learning by writing down fractions on a number line. It makes it easy to tell which number will be greater or lesser.
Throughout this week our class has tried out a new program called Map Skills. Map Skills is on the computer and is designed for K-12 graders but our class is specifically testing out fraction problems. Tim Schuh is the Math coach at Tiospa Zina Tribal School. He has asked our class to test this program out. In my own opinion, this program is helpful for those in need of math struggles. It has been designed to teach you the things you need to learn.
Learning 4Life Success class is preparing us for adult life, college, life beyond high school and having the potential to follow our aspirations. Handbook 4 Adult Life is a book we use everyday throughout our life and even during college. It’s given us glossary, log ins, math hacks, google apps and plenty more that is useful for us.
To sum it up, personally I feel we all have a potential to do things we thought we couldn't do. Taking this class is something I want others to do.
