21. Numbers & Operations
Fractions
Gr. 6
N-51
Materials:
fraction calculator
1 .
Use the calculator to add 2/3 and 4/6.
2 .
How does the calculator display the sum?
3 .
Convert the improper fraction into a mixed number. Record
the sequence of keys that you used.
4 .
Explain how you can switch back and forth from a mixed
number to an improper fraction.
5 .
Now convert your improper fraction into a decimal. Record
the keys you needed to accomplish this.
6 .
How do you display your original fraction?
7 .
Copy this chart and use the calculator to fill in the blanks.
improper
mixed
decimal
fraction
number
number
2/4
2 3/5
2.75
6 / 1 0
1 . 2 0
10 1/2
When you have completed this station,
place answer sheet in your portfolio.
Label your portfolio entry.
Please tidy up the station.