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Subtracting Mixed Numbers
A nine-minute video focuses on the method of subtracting mixed numbers. The host walks viewers through several examples, pointing out each step using the stacked form, regrouping, or borrowing. The video ends with an encouraging message...
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Adding Mixed Numbers
Mathematicians walk through the problem-solving process with a nine-minute video that focuses on adding mixed numbers with like and unlike denominators. The host points out and discusses how to use the stacked form, carry, regroup, and...
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Convert Any Fraction to a Decimal
Find another way to write a fraction. Using long division, the video shows how to convert a fraction into a decimal. Learners use their knowledge of fractions to then set up the division problem.
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Mixed Numbers
Is it proper to write an improper fraction as a mixed number? The resource first provides the definition of a mixed number. Pupils then learn the procedures to perform conversions between mixed numbers and proper fractions.
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Dividing Fractions
Division of fractions is more than keep, change, flip. A video explains the reason to use the reciprocal when dividing fractions. Using the interpretation of fractions as division problems, the video explains the relationship of dividing...
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Common Denominator LCD
Do not use the easiest but the first. The video shows a method to find a common denominator by finding the least common denominator to add fractions. By listing the multiples of the denominators, learners easily identify the least common...
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Common Denominator ECD
Find the easiest common denominator. A video demonstrates finding a common denominator to add fractions. Pupils learn how to find a common denominator by using the product of the two denominators. After finding the common denominator,...
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Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Why can't mathematicians add just like they multiply fractions? The resource provides a counterexample to show that the same rules for multiplying fractions do not work for addition. Using the counterexample, learners see the proper way...
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Multiplying Fractions
Fraction multiplication works whether fractions are parts or division problems. The video shows learners the procedure to multiply fractions. It then goes on to explain why using both the interpretation as a fraction as a division...
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Comparing Fractions
Comparing fractions, it is just not the same as comparing whole numbers. The video starts with fractions with common denominators and moves on to comparing fractions that are not as obvious. Scholars learn two techniques, cross...
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Converting Base-10 Fractions
How do fractions and decimals relate? Scholars learn how to change base-10 fractions to decimals and vice-versa. The sixth resource in a 16-part series revisits decimal place value. The video walks through the steps to write decimal...
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Fractions and Decimals
Divide parts into more parts. The presentation introduces decimals by continuing to divide parts into 10 more parts. Scholars learn the place values for decimals and how to write them.
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Fractions Are Division
Divide up the interpretation of a fraction. The third installment of a 16-part series introduces a new interpretation of fractions, that of a division problem. The resource shows three different ways to write division problems and asks...
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Working with Parts
Get a clearer picture of working with fractions. While continuing to work with fractions as parts, the video shows how to use drawing to compare and add fractions. Worksheets then provide opportunities for pupils to practice comparing,...
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Simplifying Fractions
Could that be any simpler? Pupils learn how to simplify fractions by using three steps; factor, cancel common factors, and then multiply. The video works several examples starting with some basic ones, eventually working up to a more...
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Converting Any Fraction
Write fractions an entirely different way. Using the knowledge that fractions are division problems, pupils learn how to convert any fraction to a decimal. The seventh video in a 16-part series covering fractions shows the conversion...
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Types of Fractions
Locate types of fractions on the number line. Using a number line, the video shows where the location is depending on fraction type. By thinking about fractions' locations, scholars compare the types and use that information to estimate...
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Fractions Are Parts
Cut it up into parts and make fractions. The short video provides a definition of fractions as being a representation of parts of a whole. Using drawings, the presentation shows how to determine the bottom and top numbers for a fraction...
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Proportions
Equivalent ratios lead to proportions. The video provides the definition of a proportion and provides examples of proportions. Using real-world examples, the resource shows how to solve for unknown quantities in proportions using the...
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Finding a Percent of a Number
Use the knowledge of multiplying fractions to find a percent of a number. The video builds the process to find the percent of a number by recalling that the word of in fraction problems meant to multiply. Finding the percent of a...
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What Are Polynomials?
Is there a limit on terms? The video introduces polynomials by first defining terms. The presenter goes on to discuss the degree of polynomials and the conventional way of writing polynomials in decreasing degree. Topics include...
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Angle Basics
Take a linear approach to acquaint the class with angles. The video introduces the idea of angles from the notion of intersecting lines. Using the idea of perpendicular lines, the resource defines right, acute, and obtuse angles...
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Points, Lines and Planes
Geometry begins with a point. The video introduces the concepts of points, lines, and planes. Using diagrams, the presenter includes how to name the objects along with how to write the names. Previewing the concept of 3-D space ends the...
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Ratios and Rates
Use ratios to compare numbers. The resource provides an explanation of the difference between fractions and ratios by pointing out that ratios are used to compare two quantities. The video introduces rates as special ratios that involve...