Today we began discussing fractions in class! Fractions are always a topic that students can't wait to experience, because they bring so much joy to people everywhere! Well alright, maybe that is the hopeful math teacher in me that wants it to be fun for every student, but I have the right to dream!
Today we started simple, with multiplying them. The lesson today was quite possibly the greatest that the world has ever experienced on multiplying fractions...in fact to prove my point, why don't you ask your child this question, "What are the two ways to multiply fractions?" They should be able to answer that question with "straight across or cross-cancel!" Hopefully, they say it with the enthusiasm, because that is the basic idea they need to know! Please remind your child that they must REDUCE the fraction at the end, unless they cross-cancel fully. Either way, they should check to ensure they entirely finished the problem. Well this was day one of fractions and the excitement is probably going to prevent them from getting any quality sleep tonight, as they are anxious for tomorrow's class!
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