Order of Operations with Fractions!

Yesterday, we took our order of operations (BEDMAS) and used it with fractions.  A few important things for students (& parents) to remember are:
1.  That order of operations must also be followed when dealing with fractions.
2.  That Multiplying and Dividing are treated as equals.....we do whichever one comes first in the equation.
3.  That when we are Adding and Subtracting fractions, we must have common denominators!  That means that we are looking for equivalent fractions.

Next week we will be going over this concept and starting a few of our projects:  the scale drawing of the sturgeon and the Gingerbread Houses.
** Remember to get your $2 in to pay for the Gingerbread House materials**