Problem Solving BlockOptional Lonestar Problem

Three married couples A and D, B and E, and C and F, go to a party. The men are D, E, and F. Everyone shakes hands once with everyone else except their own husband or wife. How many handshakes will there be?

Ten Minute Math DECIMALS

Find the EXACT answer.

3.45 + 14.2 + 6.7 + 9 + .37

*Remember to line up your decimals!

Ten Minute Math Multiplication/Division

67 x 38 =

487 ÷ 6 =

Ten Minute Math Probability

Using a tree diagram, show all the possible combinations for….

I am going to travel from Fort Worth to Negril, Jamaica. My distance will

be calculated in?

A yards B feetC kilometers D inches

Ten Minute Math Length

REVIEW: MEASUREMENTWhat is the difference in the area of the two

squares?

14 feet

20 feet

REVIEW: Elapsed Time

12

6

39

1

2

4

57

8

10

11Start Time: 12:45 pmEnd Time: 5:15pmElapsed Time:?

How can we compare fractions to landmarks?

Comparing Fractions to LandmarksGive each group a set of Landmark Cards for 0, ½, 1, 2. Have each group lay out the fraction cards in order, and leave a space between each card for other cards.

When have you used landmarks in the past?

What numbers do you consider landmarks?

( 10, 25, 100, 1,000)

How are the numbers/fractions 0, ½, 1, 2 similar to other landmarks you have used?

How are they different?

Comparing Fractions to LandmarksIn your group, sort your fraction cards into seven piles as follows:

Examples:

How can we compare fractions to landmarks?

Equal to 0

Between 0 and 1

Equal to 1/2

Between ½ and 1

Equal to 1

Between 1 and 2

Equal to 2 or

Greater than 2

How can we compare fractions to landmarks?

Fractions in ContainersWork independently on the following activity sheet: