Course 2 Unit 2 Fractions Study Guide
Date
Topic
9/21
3.5 Simplifying Fractions
9/24
9/25
3.6 Comparing and Ordering Fractions
9/27
3.8 Mixed Numbers and Improper
Fractions
10/1
10/2
4.2 Adding Fractions and Mixed
Numbers
Add two or three mixed numbers with
regrouping
Notes 4.2 (2 days); Adding and
Subtracting ws 1 and 2; Quiz 4.2 to 4.5
10/1
10/2
10/3
4.3 Subtracting Fractions and Mixed
Numbers
Subtract mixed numbers without
regrouping
Subtract a mixed number from a whole
number
Subtract mixed numbers with
regrouping
Notes 4.3; Adding and Subtracting ws;
Subtracting ws; Quiz 4.2 to 4.5
10/4
4.4 Multiplying Fractions and Mixed
Numbers
Multiply mixed numbers (Hint: Use
improper fractions)
Notes 4.4; Practice 4.4 ws; Quiz 4.2 to
4.5
10/4
4.5 Dividing Fractions and Mixed
Numbers
Divide mixed numbers (Hint: Use
improper fractions
Notes 4.4; Practice 4.4 ws; Quiz 4.2 to
4.5
10/2
10/8
Word Problems
10/11
10/12
4.8 Customary Units
What to Know
Write fractions in simplest form
Write equivalent fractions for a given
fraction.
Compare fractions using >, <, or = using
any strategy talked about in class
including cross multiplication or
common denominators
Write mixed numbers as improper
fractions
Write improper fractions as mixed
numbers
Use the correct operation to solve word
problems using mixed numbers, label
answer
Convert units in the customary system
using formula sheet (if brought on test
day)
Add and subtract measurements with
regrouping
What to Use to Study
Notes 3.5; Practice 3-5 ws; Quiz 3.5, 3.6,
3.8
Notes 3.6 (2 days); Comparing and
Ordering ws; Pracitce 3-6 ws; Quiz 3.5,
3.6, 3.8
Notes 3.8; HW p. 166; Quiz 3.5, 3.6, 3.8
(Periods 5 and 7)
Operations with Fractions Review ws
Notes 4.8 (2 days); HW p. 223;
Customary System ws
Topic
Example Problems
Write
3.5 Simplifying
Fractions
3.6 Comparing
and Ordering
Fractions
180
in simplest form.
240
15
in simplest form.
3
8
Write two fractions that are equivalent to
15
9
11
______
10
12
1
3
_____
8
10
1
8
Write 3 as an improper fraction.
Write
4.2 Adding
Fractions and
Mixed Numbers
3
1
5 6
4
3
4.3 Subtracting
Fractions and
Mixed Numbers
3
1
7 2
4
3
4.4 Multiplying
Fractions and
Mixed Numbers
2
4.5 Dividing
Fractions and
Mixed Numbers
5
2
_____
8
6
Compare
3.8 Mixed
Numbers and
Improper
Fractions
Write
25
as a mixed number.
8
3
5
2
4 8 7
4
6
3
36 
3
4
1
5
10  3
4
6
1
1
1
10 14
1
2
1
2 5
3
9
1
9 2
2
16 5
1
1
1
15 3
1
2
Zach is cutting wood for a project. He has a board that is 12 inches long. He
Word Problems
5
8
needs to cut a piece off that is 6 inches long. How long is the piece that is
left?
64 fl oz = _________ cups
4.8 Customary
Units
32 oz = __________ lb
4 yds = __________ inches
9 ft 8 in
-4 ft 10 in