Essential Questions 6th 2nd 9wks.

2^ND NINE WEEKS    ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS    MATH 6^TH 

• How can I tell which form of a rational number is most appropriate in a given situation?
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• Why do I need a common denominator before I add and subtract fractions?
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• When would you multiply a number by another and get a larger, equal, and smaller product than the original number?
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How are multiplying and dividing fractions related? How are fractions, decimals, and percents alike?  How are they different? 

• What are the four ways to write a ratio?

 

• How are a ratio, a fraction, and a percent alike and how are they different?

 

• What kinds of problems can I solve by using ratios?

 What kind of information do I get when I compare two numbers using a ratio?