Lesson #1: Relatively Prime

Lesson Plan
Unit 3
Learning
Componen
t
Aim

Tuesday, September 22 / Wednesday, September 23

3.3 Adding & Subtracting Fractions
All of us will be able to add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers.

NSO.C.10

Do Now
SLATE
Math

Converting to/from mixed numbers/improper.

Adding/Subtracting Fractions
MiniLesson

Pre-Test: Those that can get 100% will work independently in a group on Kuta Software.
Others- Show Horizontal and Vertical Ways, Use Calculator to check work
3.3 Flipchart
Those left will follow the notes... straight up practice!

Independe
nt Work

Wednesday - QUIA Quiz

http://www.quia.com/cb/62195.html?AP_rand=1651837803

Assessmen
t

Day 1: pg. 150-151 6-13, 18-20; Day 2: Review Sheet

Exit Slip on
Wednesday

Lesson #1 Notes Handout

Math Message
Convert the mixed number into an improper fraction.
1.

2.

Convert the improper fraction into a mixed number.

3.

4.

In algebra, addition/subtraction is extremely prejudice the operation only works

when two items (terms) are alike.

In order to add/subtract fractions, we must have like _________________________.

Like (Common) Denominators

1.

2.

Unlike (Uncommon) Denominators

We must find a common denominator.

 It doesnt have to be the lowest common denominator, but it is nice.

A common denominator is a common multiple of the set of numbers.
Finding a Common Multiple
Example.

Practice 1.

Practice 2.

Relatively Prime
Two numbers are relatively prime if they have _____________
______________________________________________________.
Think prime relatives. Do you have any relatives that you have nothing in common??

Examples
1) 3, 22
3
22
2) 15, 26
15
26
3)

Non-Examples
1) 3, 21
Common Factor: ____
2) 15, 25
Common Factor: ____
3)

What is the lowest common denominator of 3 and 22?

What is the lowest common denominator of 15 and 26?

When 2 numbers (x and y) are relatively prime, their lowest common denominator is
________________________________.

Adding/Subtracting Fractions Method

Method 1: Horizontal

Method 2: Vertical

Choose your method: _____________________________________.

Practice, Practice, Practice!

Add and Subtract using your method. Make sure your answers are in lowest form. Check your
answer using a calculator.

Mixed Numbers.

Helpful to convert to an improper fraction first.

Example.

Practice 1.

Practice 2.

Lesson #1 Assessment
On Quiz

1) Which set of numbers is relatively prime?

5 and 10

15 and 16

3 and 36

6 and 8

Lesson #2: Dividing Decimals

Unit 3
Learning
Componen
t
Aim

Monday, September 28/ Tuesday, September 29

3.5 Fraction/Decimal Equivalence

All of us will be able to convert between fractions and decimals

Do Now
SLATE
Math

Any issues from Fridays quiz

3.5 Flipchart
MiniLesson

Convert Fractions into Decimals

Convert Mixed Numbers into Decimals
Convert Terminating Decimals into Fraction
Converting Fractions w/ Decimals into Decimals (dividing decimals)

Independe
nt Work
Assessmen
t

-throughout notes
Day 1: pg. 164 165 2-6, 12-19, 22
Day 2: Worksheet

NSO.N.1

Lesson #2 Assessment (Given and Graded 10/1/09)

Multiplying & Dividing Decimals
1) A skyscraper was built with 3.3 million cinder blocks. Each block weighed an average of 8.5 tons. What is the total
weight, in millions of tons, of the blocks that were used to build the pyramid?
a. 28.05 million tons
b. 28.50 million tons
c. 2.85 million tons
d. 28.55 million tons
2) 6.45 x
a.
b.
c.
d.

0.11 = ______
70.95
7.095
0.7095
0.07095

3) 15.4 5 = ______
a. 3.65
b. 3.75
c. 3.80
d. 3.0

4) 84
a.
b.
c.
d.

0.04 = ______
2,100
21
0.21
210