Two trains traveling at different speeds...

Two trains traveling at different speeds...
Two trains leave their stations at exactly the same time...

If you use 1/2 cup of sugar for every 3/4 cup of flour...

Word problems not your thing? Panic strikes when you come across yet another word problem? Starting your first year at teaching Sixth Grade Math and you're stuck on ratios? This blog will explore the secrets of breaking down word problems.

We are going to focus mostly on 6th grade level word problems involving fractions, ratios, rates, percentages, and some Common Core solution concepts including Tape Diagrams, Double Lines, and other related graphical analysis techniques. I may also explore other math-related territories as the mood strikes me, so let me know if you want to focus on some other aspect or grade level of word problems.

HOW TO USE THIS BLOG: The Blog Posts show up as the most recent ones at the top. However, I would recommend you start with the oldest Posts first and work your way to the most recent as some of the posts build on previous ones. But hey, you're the Teach...so whatever works.

The links on the side of the Blog will connect you to whatever Post you want to work on.

I hope you learn a little, and enjoy it in the process...and feel free to ask questions or offer suggestions/criticisms.

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Find Your Fast-Food Fraction!

So many on-line quizzes available today:  What color of the Rainbow are your like; Which Disney Princess are you like; which iconic movie character are you born to play; which Storm Trooper do you resemble?...the list is endless.

So why not one more?   What is your Fast-Food Fraction?  Find your Fraction based on your favorite fast-food.  Follow the map below to find your fraction assignment, then adjust the fraction by using the Fast-Food Fraction Adjustment Table below the Map.

Important Safety Tip:  Some fraction addition or subtraction may be required.
If you cannot figure out your fraction, perhaps you should:

a.  Stick with integers, or 

b.  Study some of the fraction-related posts further on in this blog site.

 Good Luck!


Fast-Food Fraction Map




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