Journal

QUESTION 1:
Cynthia has 9 1/2 of a meters of ribbon. She needs to cut the ribbon into 1 3/4 meter lengths. How many pieces will she end up with?

Instructions:
- You have until the end of the period to answer this question. - You must show ALL work. You may use words, diagrams and symbols in your answer. Make sure your __final answer__ is in the form of a complete sentence. - Final answers must be posted to your personal journal page with the title "Question 1." You may choose to write right on the wiki or to upload a Word document or other file. - You can use scrap paper, your class notes, internet research, and/or online discussions with classmates to help you answer this question.

Formative Assessment:
- After posting your answer, inform Mrs. Young. She will give you feedback via the Wiki email feature.

Then What?
- After successfully completing the question, you may practice multiplying and dividing fractions by accessing the "Fractions Games" document in my pick-up box.