Using Fractions and Decimals to Predict What Will Happen
Using Fractions and Decimals to Predict What Will Happen
Welcome to the Lesson
So far, you’ve learned two important ideas:
- Fractions describe parts of a whole
- Fractions and decimals can show the same amount
Now Mr. Bee is ready to do something new.
Mr. Bee wants to predict what will happen before testing.
That’s an important skill in math, science, engineering, and everyday life.
Hello Mr. Bee!
Mr. Bee has noticed something.
When Mr. Bee uses less power, Mr. Bee doesn’t go as far.
When Mr. Bee uses more power, Mr. Bee goes farther.
Mr. Bee wonders:
“If I use half the power, will I go about half as far?”
Today, you’ll help Mr. Bee make predictions and explain why they make sense.
Today’s Big Idea
Fractions and decimals help us predict results.
A prediction is a careful guess based on what you already know.
By the End of This Lesson, You Will Be Able To
By the time you finish this lesson, you will be able to:
- Use fractions and decimals to make predictions
- Explain why a prediction makes sense
- Compare predicted results
How This Lesson Works
- Watch a short video with Mr. Bee
- Try a hands-on activity
- Think about what you noticed
- Answer a short quiz
You can move at your own pace. Enjoy it!
