Describe the strategy the text recommends for reducing fractions

What will be an ideal response?


The text recommends reducing fractions using the greatest-common-factor strategy. In this strategy, students are taught to reduce a fraction to its simplest terms by identifying the greatest common factor of the numerator and denominator.

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A. start studying earlier than the night before the exam. B. study a little each night before the exam. C. study with another student. D. not study at all.

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Tools of the Mind curriculum includes steps to prepare children for play

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A parent may

a) inspect and review all educational records pertaining to the identification, evaluation, and placement of their child b) inspect and review only placement decisions of their child c) not inspect school records d) none of the above

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In going over several graded algebra tests, Margie realized that she tends to make mistakes when she has not learned a rule or principle well enough to use it for solving problems. Which one of the following would be a good study tool for her next algebra test?

A. a list of rules to memorize B. concept cards of rules and explanations C. an outline of the chapters that will be covered D. a sample problem to use as a study guide

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