Fractions, Decimals, and Percents with Mosaics
Due Date: ____4/6/23______________
Part A – Fractions, Decimals, and Percents with Mosaics
Directions:
Directions:
A mosaic is a picture or decorative design made by setting small colored pieces, such as glass, stone,
or tile, into a surface.
or tile, into a surface.
1. Create a mosaic (colored pattern or picture) on the 10 by 10 grid on the Mosaic worksheet. You must
use at least 5 colors. (Worksheet courtesy of Christina Bower)
use at least 5 colors. (Worksheet courtesy of Christina Bower)
2. List all of the colors used in the chart and the
number of squares that are filled with that color.
3. Finish filling out the chart by figuring out the fraction of each color in your
picture. Make sure to
reduce all fractions. Then convert each fraction to a decimal and a percent.
reduce all fractions. Then convert each fraction to a decimal and a percent.
4. Fill in the missing information on the chart on the second page of the Mosaic worksheet.
Part B – Internet Research
Directions:
Directions:
The internet is a wonderful way to find new ideas to use in the classroom. For each of the items
below, you will find one internet site.
below, you will find one internet site.
Copy the URL into your document and then answer any additional
information that is asked for. (please see examples for format.) Please
information that is asked for. (please see examples for format.) Please
keep paragraph to 3 – 5 sentences.
For #1-3, pick a concept that we have covered DURING THIS SEMESTER so far. (I want to use
For #1-3, pick a concept that we have covered DURING THIS SEMESTER so far. (I want to use
Operation of decimals)
1. Lesson plan site – Find a lesson that covers the concept you picked. Write a paragraph on why you
picked that lesson and what you liked about it.
picked that lesson and what you liked about it.
2. Worksheet site – Pick a worksheet that could have been used with the lesson plan from #1.
Complete the worksheet yourself. Then scan or take a picture of your solutions.
Complete the worksheet yourself. Then scan or take a picture of your solutions.
3. An Activity site – Find an activity that is related to the lesson in #1. This activity should either
introduce the lesson or help the student further understand the topic. Make a list of all of the materials
needed and write a paragraph explaining how to do the activity in your own words.
For #4-6, the websites do not have to be related to the lesson in #1-3.
introduce the lesson or help the student further understand the topic. Make a list of all of the materials
needed and write a paragraph explaining how to do the activity in your own words.
For #4-6, the websites do not have to be related to the lesson in #1-3.
4. A history of math site – Write a paragraph about why you chose this site and something new that you
learned.
learned.
5. A site for current issues in mathematics education – Write a paragraph about why you chose this site
and what you learned about this issue.
and what you learned about this issue.
6. Choose one of the following:
a. A site that shows a connection between math and art. Write a paragraph explaining this
connection.
b. A site that shows a connection between math and music. Write a paragraph explaining this
connection.
c. A site that shows a connection between math and a sport. Write a paragraph explaining this
connection.
Extra Credit Opportunity! If you do more than 1 part from number 6, you can get an additional 3 points
each.
a. A site that shows a connection between math and art. Write a paragraph explaining this
connection.
b. A site that shows a connection between math and music. Write a paragraph explaining this
connection.
c. A site that shows a connection between math and a sport. Write a paragraph explaining this
connection.
Extra Credit Opportunity! If you do more than 1 part from number 6, you can get an additional 3 points
each.