Mathematics: Let's Shoot, Let's Score!

        Today we had a lot of fun in Health and Physical Education class playing a soccer game. Everyone was so eager to score goals. So, I thought why not incorporate scoring goals in soccer with our math class? We have been learning a lot about fractions lately. Most of us are having to spend some extra time on breaking down fractions into their simplest form. Therefore, Miss Evers has provided you with a link to a game called Simplifying Fractions that you can play from home or in the classroom when you complete other work early.
        If you wish to shoot the soccer ball and attempt to score on the net, all you have to do is answer multiple choice questions on the simplest form of the fraction provided. Good luck and I can't wait to hear about your high scores!

http://www.math-play.com/simplifying-fractions-game/simplifying-fractions-game.html 

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Parents: According to the Ontario curriculum, grade five students must be able to: "demonstrate and explain the concept of equivalent fractions, using concrete materials (e.g. use fraction strips to show that 3/9 is equal to 4/12.)" (page 78) Many of the students are asking for additional assistance when working on equivalent fractions. Therefore, I feel as though this game is a great extra tool for them to use outside of the classroom as well as in their extra time in class to brush up on their skills to solve equivalent fractions. Have fun with your child and encourage some high scores!

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