Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages in the Real World
Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages in the Real World
Instructions
Read the discussion prompts and create an initial post of 200-250 words. After you complete your initial post, respond to your classmates.
Discussion Prompts
Please take your time to reflect and answer the following questions:
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- Think back to the last time you used percentages, fractions, and decimals in your everyday life. Explain what you were doing and how using this equation helped.
- Now that you are more familiar with these math concepts, how do you foresee yourself using them in the future?
- Do you think these concepts will have an impact in your chosen field of study? Why or why not?
- How do you envision using percentages, decimals, and fractions in a nursing environment?
Due
- Initial post due by Wednesday, at 11:59 p.m.
- Responses to two classmates’ posts due Saturday 11:59 p.m.
This schedule ensures you have adequate time to prepare initial responses, read through the posts, and supply meaningful reactions extending the conversation.
Submission and Assessment Guidelines
- Post to the Discussion Board in Canvas. For help submitting discussion posts, review How do I reply to a discussion as a student.
- Respond to at least two (2) of your peers’ posts in a substantive manner.
- Remember that a substantive post should provide a reason for your beliefs. In other words, why do you feel the way you feel? Your opinion is acceptable, but you must have a solid rationale for it. You will need to respond critically and persuasively.
- Responses that include comments like “I agree†or “Good point†will not be accepted as required responses.
- Review the Discussion Board Rubric for grading criteria. For instructions on how to view the rubric for this assignment, review How do I view the rubric for my graded discussion.
- This discussion is worth 10 points.
- Discussions posted after the due date but within the assigned week will receive a 10% deduction. No points will be earned for posts submitted after the assigned week.