Can you help me understand this Mathematics question?
In your own words, answer the following questions. This is an opportunity for you to share your thoughts on important concepts from this module. After posting your initial post, carefully read through your classmates’ posts and thoughtfully respond to at least two of your classmates. By reviewing your classmates’ posts, do you find that you agree/disagree with their thoughts? Did they have ideas that you found helpful or that you had not considered yourself?
This is a “post first” discussion. You will only see your classmates’ postings once you have submitted your initial post. Please be sure to check your posts for spelling and grammar. You must complete your initial post and short reply to two of your classmates’ postings as scheduled for credit.
1. How do you multiply proper fractions? How do you multiply mixed numbers?
2. How do you divide proper fractions? How do you divide mixed numbers?
3. Give an example of how/when you use fractions (including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and or ordering of) in your day to day activities outside of math class.
Grading Criteria
This assignment is worth a maximum of 21 points and will be graded based upon the criteria outlined below:
| Original Post | |
| 4 – 5 pts/question | Demonstrates excellence in understanding key concepts. Answers question completely. Ideas are expressed clearly and using appropriate vocabulary. |
| 2 – 3 pts/question | Shows partial understanding of key concepts. Ideas are mostly clear but may lack some appropriate vocabulary. |
| 0 – 1 pt/question | Demonstrates minimal to no understanding of key concepts. Does not answer question completely. Ideas are unclear. |
| Reply | |
| 2 – 3 pts/reply (max 2) | Provides a thoughtful short reply which relates to the discussion. |
| 0 – 1 pt/reply (max 2) | Does not provide a thoughtful reply which relates to the discussion. (The following are examples of unacceptable replies: “I agree.”, “ |
