Fractions Decimals Ratios And Percents

"This resource was created in response to the requests of teachers--those who want to implement number talks but are unsure of how to begin, and those with experience who want more guidance in crafting purposeful problems."--Page 4 de la couverture.

This series brings students who have gaps in their understanding of math skills and concepts up to speed. "Low Gear" lessons review the basics; "High Gear" lessons extend understanding. 96-page work texts are built around NCTM standards. Units include: Understanding Fractions; Understanding Decimals; Operations with Fractions; Operations with Decimals; Changing and Comparing Fractions and Decimals; Understanding Percents; Ratio and Proportion; Applying Knowledge and Skill.

Uses fractions, decimals, and percentages to explain how such food products as orange juice, pasta, and fortune cookies, are made.

Develop and reinforce math skills with activities that cover simplifying and renaming fractions and mixed numbers, solving equations with fractions, converting fractions and decimals, percentages, sale and discount prices, and more. It also supports NCTM standards.