1. Problem Solving Block Optional Lonestar Problem Three married couples A and D, B and E, and C and F, go to a party. The men are D, E, and F. Everyone shakes hands once with everyone else except their own husband or wife. How many handshakes will there be?

2. Ten Minute Math DECIMALS Find the EXACT answer. 3.45 + 14.2 + 6.7 + 9 +.37 *Remember to line up your decimals!

3. Ten Minute Math Multiplication/Division 67 x 38 = 487 ÷ 6 =

4. Ten Minute Math Probability Using a tree diagram, show all the possible combinations for….

5. I am going to travel from Fort Worth to Negril, Jamaica. My distance will be calculated in? A yardsB feet C kilometersD inches Ten Minute Math Length

6. REVIEW: MEASUREMENT What is the difference in the area of the two squares? 14 feet 20 feet

7. REVIEW: Elapsed Time 12 6 3 9 1 2 4 5 7 8 10 11 Start Time: 12:45 pm End Time: 5:15pm Elapsed Time:?

8. How can we compare fractions to landmarks? Comparing Fractions to Landmarks Give each group a set of Landmark Cards for 0, ½, 1, 2. Have each group lay out the fraction cards in order, and leave a space between each card for other cards. When have you used landmarks in the past? What numbers do you consider landmarks? ( 10, 25, 100, 1,000) How are the numbers/fractions 0, ½, 1, 2 similar to other landmarks you have used? How are they different?

9. Comparing Fractions to Landmarks In your group, sort your fraction cards into seven piles as follows: Examples: How can we compare fractions to landmarks? Equal to 0 Between 0 and 1 Equal to 1/2 Between ½ and 1 Equal to 1 Between 1 and 2 Equal to 2 or Greater than 2

10. How can we compare fractions to landmarks? Fractions in Containers Work independently on the following activity sheet: