6 Activities

Sample Questions

Adding these fractions with common denominators:

1. [latex]\frac{5}{12}[/latex] + [latex]\frac{6}{12}[/latex] =
2. [latex]\frac{1}{4}[/latex] + [latex]\frac{1}{4}[/latex] =
3. [latex]\frac{2}{6}[/latex] + [latex]\frac{6}{6}[/latex] =

Adding these fractions with uncommon denominators:

4. [latex]\frac{5}{6}[/latex] + [latex]\frac{6}{12}[/latex] =
5. [latex]\frac{1}{8}[/latex] + [latex]\frac{1}{4}[/latex] =
6. [latex]\frac{2}{3}[/latex] + [latex]\frac{1}{2}[/latex] =

Reducing these fractions to the lowest terms:

7. [latex]\frac{30}{84}[/latex] =
8. [latex]\frac{32}{16}[/latex] =
9. [latex]\frac{212}{400}[/latex] =

Measurement Tape

Name these measurements.

Measuring Scavenger Hunt

Find the various objects around the campus grounds as listed below, then measure them and write down your answers in the blank spaces provided. (The measurement system required is given). If you are not on campus, perhaps these objects can still be found around you. Create your own scavenger hunt for you and your friends to try! Get measuring.

1. Door of classroom (inches)
   • Height:
   • Width:
2. Length and width of a tool box (in feet and inches (e.g. 6’ 7 ¾”)
   • Length:
   • Width:
3. Width of big overhead door at back of carpentry shop (meters)
   • Width:
4. Height of a work table
   • In inches:
   • In millimeters:
5. Steps (inches)
   • Step length:
   • Step width:
6. Metal locker (centimeters)
   • Height to top of lockers: