Fractions and Decimals - October 13

Topics for Today:

Today we talked about converting fractions to decimals and vice versa.  A fraction is simply a division problem with the denominator serving as the divisor.  Any fraction can be converted to a decimal by dividing the denominator into the numerator.

For changing decimals to fractions, the process is simple.  Take for example 0.2. 

1.  Say it

2.  Write it

3.  Simplify it

Also, there are some common fraction/decimal equivalents that should be committed to memory.  They are: 

Vocabulary:

terminating decimal, repeating decimal

Sections Covered in Textbook:

3-9: Fractions and Decimals (pages 168-172)

Resources & Tutorials:

1) Convert a fraction to a decimal

2) Convert a decimal to a fraction

3) Fractions and Decimals Class Notes

Assignments:

1) Fractions and Decimals Worksheet

2) Quiz Corrections due Thursday

3) Unit 2 Test Friday (notebook due!)

Extras:

Fraction Reaction