Vacation Challenge: How much time off?
December 23, 2011 | Posted in: Class Updates
In class yesterday, we discussed how much time off the kids were having for winter break. We agreed that the amount of time off can be expressed as a fraction (mixed number, actually): 1 whole week off (where one week equals five days) and a full day off on January 2nd, and a half day off on December 23rd.
The kids’ OPTIONAL challenge: Write a mixed number that accurately shows how many WEEKS off students will have for winter break. Here’s a hint:
Remember, you cannot put a decimal or fraction in the numerator’s place, so how will you account for the half day?! (Interrobang, anyone?)
Anyone who returns a response when we come back to school – right or wrong – will get a chance. Anyone who returns a correct response will earn the admiration of their teacher! 🙂
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