Unit 3, Lesson 17
Fraction Multiplication and Division Situations
Grade 5
Preparation
Lesson Narrative
Earlier in this unit students learned how to multiply and how to divide a whole number by a unit fraction or a unit fraction by a whole number. In this lesson, they solve a variety of problems some of which encourage representing and solving with a specific operation.
- Engagement
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- Determine what information is needed to solve fraction multiplication and division problems in a context. Ask (orally) questions to elicit that information.
- Solve fraction multiplication and division problems in a context.
- Let’s solve problems involving multiplying and dividing fractions.
Required Preparation
- Create a set of cards from the blackline master for each group of 2.
Teacher Reflection Questions
Think about a recent time from class when your students were confused. What did you do to support them in reasoning about their confusion together as a community of learners?