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Number and Operations
 


Activity Overview

Students use the calculator to represent decimals and to recognize patterns in the number symbols.

Before the Activity

  • See the attached PDF file for detailed instructions for this activity
  • Print student activity sheet page 27 from the attached PDF file for your class

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    		During the Activity

    		Distribute the page to the class.

    Follow the activity procedures:
  • Calculate the number of squares in a 10 X 10 grid and find the worth of one square if the grid is worth one dollar
  • Understand the concept of 1/100 th of a dollar and relate it to one cent
  • Write 1/100 th as a faction and as a decimal
  • Use the calculator to count by hundredths in decimal form and label the squares on the grid
  • Use the calculator to count by hundredths in fraction form and label the squares on the grid
  • Compare the patterns in the two labeled grids
  • Observe any relation between the fraction and decimal representations

    		After the Activity

  • Review student results
  • As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
  • Re-teach concepts as necessary

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    Subject Area:
    Math : Elementary Math : Algebraic Thinking
    Math : Elementary Math : Number Operations
    Math : PreAlgebra : Number Sense and Operations
    Math : Middle Grades Math : Number Sense
    Math : Middle Grades Math : Algebraic Thinking

    Author:
    Texas Instruments

    Level:
    5-8, K-4

    Activity Time:
    60 Minutes

    Device:
    TI-10, TI-15 Explorer™

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    Other:
    This is Activity 6 from the EXPLORATIONS Book:
    Uncovering Math with Manipulatives, the TI-10, and the TI-15 Explorer

    The following material is required for this activity:

  • Pencils


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