Dividing Fractions | Knowitall.org

Lesson Overview

These slides can be used to teach students to problem solve when dividing fractions. Different scenarios are provided (whole number divided by unit fraction, fraction divided by a whole number, and whole number divided by whole number.) Models, fraction tiles, drawings, and algorithms can be used to solve.

Duration

Multiple days

Lesson Type

Traditional Lesson

Essential Question

What method can be used to divide fractional values?

How can this method be applied to real world scenarios?

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Math
- Fractions

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5.PAFR Patterns, Algebra, and Functional Reasoning
- 5.PAFR.2 Use multiple representations to reason and solve problems involving operational properties of fractions
  - 5.PAFR.2.3 Interpret and represent division of a whole number dividend by a unit fraction divisor and a unit fraction dividend by a whole number divisor and apply to real-world situations. Limit denominators to 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, and 12

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