NAME:
6B-Ekonomou
WEEK BEGINNING:
November 26, 2012
WEEKLY OBJECTIVES/BIG IDEAS:
The Number System: Operations with Whole Numbers, Fractions, and Decimals
Essential Question:
DATE
M
11/26/12
T
11/27/12
W
11/28/12
DAILY OBJECTIVE
(We Will…)
We will discuss how decimals relate to whole
numbers, fractions, place value, and in the
real world.
STANDARD
TIME
(MIN.)
1–2
days
Math Talk: How are decimal numbers different from whole numbers?
What words are associated with decimals?
What is the relationship between tenths and
hundredths? thousandths?
3.263 - How are the 3s different?
Where is 3.263 found on a number line?
Where are decimals found in the world?
How are decimals connected to fractions?
Finish Monday’s Math Talk if needed
We will discuss how decimals relate to whole
numbers, fractions, place value, and in the
real world.
We will fluently add and subtract decimals
using standard algorithm.
PROCEDURE
(The Student/Teacher Will…)
-Use money to write decimals (Everyday Math Money Card Deck)
-add decimals to find total amount
-emphasize lining up decimal points when adding decimals
1
day
-Use estimation/mental math to have an idea of what sum or difference will be
-Adding/subtracting decimals
-discuss vocabulary: sum, difference
-emphasize lining up decimal points when adding or subtracting decimals
-compare exact answer with estimation to see if answer is reasonable
HW: Text pg. 60-61 #10 - 24
TH
11/29/12
F
11/30/12
We will fluently add and subtract decimals
using standard algorithm.
We will fluently multiply decimals using
standard algorithm.
1
day
2
days
-go over HW
-more practice on adding/subtracting decimals
-Entrance/Exit slip on adding and subtracting decimals
-Begin multiplying decimals
-do not line up decimal points
-multiply as you would for whole numbers
-the sum of the number of decimal places in the factors is the number of
decimal places in the product
-use estimation to check if answer is reasonable
-multiplying decimals to find area