Topicm5b7cdbf03982e6ca_1528449000663_0Topic

Decimal expansion of a common fraction

Levelm5b7cdbf03982e6ca_1528449084556_0Level

Second

Core curriculumm5b7cdbf03982e6ca_1528449076687_0Core curriculum

IV. Common and decimal fractions. The student:

9) converts common fractions whose denominators are divisors of numbers 10, 100, 1000 etc. into finite decimals using any method (extension or simplification of decimal fractions, dividing the numerator by the denominator mentally, using the long method or using the calculator);

10) writes common fractions of denominators different than those listed in point 9 in the form of infinite decimals (using the ellipsis after the last digit), obtained as a result of dividing the numerator by the denominator mentally, using the long method or using the calculator.

Timingm5b7cdbf03982e6ca_1528449068082_0Timing

45 minutes

General objectivem5b7cdbf03982e6ca_1528449523725_0General objective

Doing simple calculations mentally or using the long method in more difficult examples, using these abilities in practical situations.

Specific objectivesm5b7cdbf03982e6ca_1528449552113_0Specific objectives

1. Converting common fractions whose denominators are divisors of numbers 10, 100, 1000 etc. into finite decimals by extension or simplification.

2. Converting common fractions into decimals by division of the numerator by the denominator.

3. Communicating in English, developing basic mathematical, computer and scientific competences, developing learning skills.

Learning outcomesm5b7cdbf03982e6ca_1528450430307_0Learning outcomes

The student:

- converts common fractions whose denominators are divisors of numbers 10, 100, 1000 etc. into finite decimals by extension or simplification,

- converts common fractions into decimals by division of the numerator by the denominator.

Methodsm5b7cdbf03982e6ca_1528449534267_0Methods

1. Discussion.

2. Situational analysis.

Forms of workm5b7cdbf03982e6ca_1528449514617_0Forms of work

1. Individual work.

2. Group work.

Lesson stages

Introductionm5b7cdbf03982e6ca_1528450127855_0Introduction

Discussion – students think about the relations between common fractions with denominators 10, 100, 1000… and decimal fractions. They interpret the common fraction as a quotient.

Procedurem5b7cdbf03982e6ca_1528446435040_0Procedure

Students write common fractions with denominators 10, 100, 1000… in the form of decimal fractions. They also convert common fractions into decimals by dividing the numerator by the denominator.

Task 1

Write fractions 310,8100,71000,2610 in the decimal form.

Task 2

Divide the numerator by the denominatordenominatordenominator in each fraction: 310,2610,73,86. Is the division finite in each case?

Conclusion:

- By dividing the numerator by the denominator we can obtain a decimal fraction with finite number of digits after the dot – then the fraction has finite decimal expansion.
- If the division does not end, then the common fraction has infinite decimal expansion.
m5b7cdbf03982e6ca_1527752256679_0- By dividing the numerator by the denominator we can obtain a decimal fraction with finite number of digits after the dot – then the fraction has finite decimal expansion.
- If the division does not end, then the common fraction has infinite decimal expansion.

Students work individually, using computers. Their task is to analyse the relation between the numerators of the given common fraction and its decimal expansion. After having completed the exercise, they draw proper conclusions.

[Geogebra applet]

Conclusions:

Common, simplified fractioncommon, simplified fractionCommon, simplified fraction has decimal expansion:

- finite, if the only divisors of its denominatordenominatordenominator are numbers 2 or 5,

- infinite if the denominator can be divided by a prime number different than 2 or 5.

The teacher informs students that a recurring set of digits in the infinite decimal expansioninfinite decimal expansioninfinite decimal expansion is called its period. To simplify such expansion, we write it in parentheses.

Students work in pairs and convert common fractions into decimals. They check each other’s solutions. They can use calculators.

Task 3

Find decimal expansions of fractions.

a) 910

b) 1350

c) 12620

d) 78

e) 13840

f) 31200

g) 1110000

h) 1200250

Task 4

Identify the period of the given fraction and write it in parentheses.

Example:

6,987987987…. = 6,(987)

a) 0,55555…

b) 3,486486486…

c) 35,1565656…

d) 78,787878…

e) 16,021458745874587….

Task 5

Without doing calculations, place fractions in proper parts of the table.

45,215,18,19,725,34,211,316,732,6125

[Table 1]

The teacher sums up and evaluates students’ work and clarifies doubts.

An extra task:

Find the decimal expansion of the fraction 810. Calculate the sum of the hundred first digits of the decimal expansion of this fraction.

Lesson summarym5b7cdbf03982e6ca_1528450119332_0Lesson summary

Students do the revision exercises. Then together they sum‑up the classes, by formulating the conclusions to memorise.

Common, simplified fraction has decimal expansion:
- finite, if the only divisors of its denominator are numbers 2 or 5;
- infinite if the denominator can be divided by a prime number different than 2 or 5.
A recurring set of digits in the infinite decimal expansion is called its period. To simplify such expansion, we write it in parentheses.
m5b7cdbf03982e6ca_1527752263647_0Common, simplified fraction has decimal expansion:
- finite, if the only divisors of its denominator are numbers 2 or 5;
- infinite if the denominator can be divided by a prime number different than 2 or 5.
A recurring set of digits in the infinite decimal expansion is called its period. To simplify such expansion, we write it in parentheses.

Selected words and expressions used in the lesson plan

common, simplified fractioncommon, simplified fractioncommon, simplified fraction

decimal fractiondecimal fractiondecimal fraction

denominatordenominatordenominator

finite decimal expansionfinite decimal expansionfinite decimal expansion

infinite decimal expansioninfinite decimal expansioninfinite decimal expansion

period of an infinite decimalperiod of an infinite decimalperiod of an infinite decimal

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