Mathematics Around Us (4 Pearl 2024) by Mr Teo Jia Hao

Mr Teo

teo_jia_hao1 — 2024-03-17 04:48:07 UTC

We can see fractions around us in our daily lives. In cooking and baking, recipes often involve fractions in the measurement of ingredients.

Can you think of more examples of how fractions are used?

(Textbook 4A, Pg 95)

What to do

teo_jia_hao1 — 2024-03-17 05:09:36 UTC

Try out the activity above. Take a photo of what you have done and upload it onto this padlet.

LEVEL 1 - PROPER FRACTIONS

LEVEL 2 - MIXED NUMBERS or IMPROPER FRACTIONS!

LEVEL 3 - FRACTION OF A SET!!

You may need the help of your parents. Have fun!

Mr Teo

2024-05-22 16:23:36 UTC

These are measuring cups my family uses at home to bake!

We have 1 cup, a one-half cup, a one-third cup and a one-quarter cup!

Mr Teo (2)

teo_jia_hao1 — 2024-05-23 04:56:36 UTC

4 Pearl, you can also do fraction of a set!

2/3 of the markers are blue.

1/3 of the markers is black.

Hazel (35)

2024-05-23 12:37:58 UTC

i have 1 whole of a water bottle with another whole

Hi Hazel!
Mr Teo here. 1 whole is a whole number. Are you able to explain how fractions is used here? (hint: fraction of a set)

Valerie ☺️

2024-05-24 02:13:54 UTC

This is a measurement cup

Hi Valerie!
Mr Teo here. Are you able to explain how fractions are related to the measurement cup?

Qeesya

2024-05-25 03:49:55 UTC

A medicine cup

Hi Qeesya!
Mr Teo here. Are you able to explain how fractions are related to the measurement cup?

2024-05-26 05:42:39 UTC

These are felt cloth found in my home and I have done all 3 questions!

Hi! Please write down your name.

Mr Teo here. Good job on reaching Level 3! Can you check your level 3 again? You might want to shade some of the pieces and share what fraction of the pieces are shaded :)

Anumitha Level 1

2024-05-26 13:20:03 UTC

This is my school water bottle. It has: 150ml,200ml,250ml,300ml,350ml and the maximum volume,520ml.

Hi Anu!
Mr Teo here. Are you able to explain how fractions are related to your water bottle?

Anumitha Level 2

2024-05-26 13:30:08 UTC

I used some stamps to make a picture presenting the mixed fractions.

Hi Anu!
Mr Teo here. Good job! I see the mixed numbers :)

Anumitha Level 3

2024-05-26 13:37:04 UTC

I used my money to make fractions of a set.

1/8: $10

2/8: $5

5/8: $2

Hi Anu!
Mr Teo here. You reached Level 3! Well done!

37 ( Julius)

2024-05-27 02:40:17 UTC

Hi Julius!
Mr Teo here. Are you able to explain how fractions are related to the measurement cup?

Hoon Hee level 1

2024-06-01 11:24:19 UTC

(Level 1) this cup shows proper fractions like 1, 2/3 and 1/2 cup measurement

Hoon Hee level 2

2024-06-01 11:26:01 UTC

(Level 2) This cup shows mix numbers like 1 2/3, 1 1/2 and 1 1/3 measurement

Hoon Hee level 3

2024-06-01 11:33:03 UTC

(level 3 Fraction of a set)

1/2 of the milo model are milo trucks.

1/3 of the milo model are milo girls.

1/6 of the milo model is milo boy.

Erza level 1/2

2024-06-02 07:11:00 UTC

The measuring cup I used has proper fractions and mixed numbers as shown on the photo. It has 1/2, 1 and 1/2 and 2 and 1/2

Erza level 3

2024-06-02 07:16:01 UTC

2/4 of the pens are blue

2/4 of the pens are black

1/4 of the pens are green

Adeline rusydina (1)

2024-06-04 08:27:02 UTC

2 out of 6 are red

3out of 6 are blue

1 out of 6 are green

Adeline rusydina (2)

2024-06-04 08:38:43 UTC

2/7 BLUE

2/7 PURPLE

1/7 ORANGE

1/7 YELLOW

Adeline rusydina(3)

2024-06-04 08:43:12 UTC

2/6 pink

2/6 green

2/6 yellow

Aarav rai (1)

2024-06-04 12:57:37 UTC

2 out of 6 are purple

1 out of 6 is yellow

2 out of 6 are green

1 out of 6 is blue

Aarav (2)

2024-06-04 13:16:38 UTC

Mixed Numbers

Shermaine

2024-06-05 08:04:25 UTC

This is a measuring cup.

TAN YIZHE

2024-06-09 05:36:09 UTC

Zahra<3

2024-06-11 06:08:15 UTC

This is a measuring cup i use , it has proper fractions and mixed numbers as u can see. it has 1/2 and others

Venba Level 1/2

2024-06-22 13:33:30 UTC

This is the stringe that I used when I was sick. It has a total of 12ml. The small lines represent the fraction and the big lines represent a whole.

Venba Level 3

2024-06-22 13:41:03 UTC

There are 11 straws in total.

5/11 of the straws are pink.

4/11 of the straws are green

2/11 of the straws are orange.

I have done all 3 questions.

2024-06-23 13:34:12 UTC

2 out of 6 are purple

2 out of 6 are green

1 out of 6 are blue

1 out of 6 are yellow

2024-06-23 13:37:24 UTC

3/7 blue

2/7 purple

1/7 orange

1/7 yellow

2024-06-23 13:38:44 UTC

2/6 green

2/6 pink

2/6 blue

Dayshaun (Level 1)

2024-06-23 15:16:51 UTC

3/4 of the magnetic balls are yellow.

Dayshaun (Level 2)

2024-06-23 15:25:26 UTC

1 1/4 of the magnetic balls are blue.

5/4 of the magnetic balls are blue.

Dayshaun (Level 3)

2024-06-23 15:43:25 UTC

3/6 of the magnetic balls are green.

2/6 of the magnetic balls are orange.

1/6 of the magnetic balls are blue.

2024-06-24 10:56:48 UTC

ritvik

2024-07-03 02:51:46 UTC

1/3 of them are yellow

1/3 of them are pink

1/3 of them are green

Zi Ling(36) ❤️

2024-07-10 12:04:08 UTC

2/3 of the pens are black

1/3 of the pens are blue

In total there are 3 pens or the fraction of the total pens are 3/3