Unit 3, Lesson 6
Problems with Equal Groups of Fractions
Grade 4
Preparation
Lesson Purpose
The purpose of this lesson is for students to apply their understanding of multiplication of a fraction by a whole number to solve problems.
Lesson Narrative
Students may choose to draw diagrams, write equations, or make use of patterns to understand the situations and answer the questions. As students make sense of representations and quantities in context, they practice reasoning quantitatively and abstractly (MP2).
- Engagement
- MLR7
- Explain (orally) strategies for solving problems involving multiplication of a fraction and a whole number.
- Represent situations involving multiplication of a fraction and a whole number, with expressions.
- Let’s solve problems with fractions.
Required Materials
Activity 2
Required Preparation
Activity 2
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Write the 5 expressions from the activity on separate posters and post them around the room:
Teacher Reflection Questions
What new mathematical connections did you see students make today as they were solving problems about multiplication of fractions? How can those connections be leveraged in upcoming work?
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