I will be  away developing questions for the provincial test Thursday and Friday.

Math 8E1

-Today we reviewed how to multiply fractions using a rectangle model.  See the video tutorial if you need a review.

<a href="http://www.screencast.com/t/z0DlBrNaVMb">multiplying_fractions_using_a_rectagle_model</a>

http://www.screencast.com/t/z0DlBrNaVMb

-We were introduced to how to use <<des jetons>> to model multiplying fractions.

-Thursday and Friday students will work on using the <<old school>> method of multiplying the numerators and multiplying the denominators.

Science

-Students should have their topic for the STEM fair chosen for Monday of next week.   Remember that you need to have 2 subject areas in your project. (science, math, technology, and engineering).

-Proposal forms have been passed out (also attached below) and are due at the start of next week.