Fractions

This week we are kicking off our study of fractions.  In class we will watch a video each day that introduces a specific topic about fractions.  We are going to be taking notes on these videos to ensure that each student understands what is presented.  Here are the first few videos that we will be watching.  I am putting them here so that your children can repeat them at home if they are confused on a topic.  The nice thing about watching at home is that they can watch at their own pace, stopping and rewinding as needed.  Here are the links for day 1, day 2, day 3, day 4 and day 5.   

This week we will be watching the videos together in class and learning how to take notes on what we see.  Next week, if all goes well, we may begin watching the videos at home and discussing them in class by looking at the notes we take at home.  This is called flipping the classroom.  Here is an interesting article that outlines what it means to flip a classroom.  As it states, each version of a flipped classroom is unique.  My goal if to begin with math to see if viewing the material at their own pace is beneficial to your children.  I will, of course, be reviewing the information in class as well.  I would love to hear how you think it is going at home.