This video illustrates a visual model for solving a word problem involving the division of fractions. The problem asks students to determine the width of a rectangular platypus burrow based on its length and area. In the accompanying...

Use real-life measurement problems involving cups of sugar to learn about fractions. This video focuses on the connections between numerical and visual representations of the division of fractions.

Explore the connection between division and fractions while dividing up cookies. This video focuses on recognizing patterns when modeling dividing up cookies to share with people.

Students learn the importance of math accuracy and, more specifically, that knowing how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions make life easier for everyone. To help students come to this understanding, they are assigned to a...

In this lesson, learn how to divide fractions using the shortcut of reciprocal numbers which is shown in the accompanying video. [10:31] The lesson also includes practice problems and many word problems.

Demonstrates how to divide a fraction by a whole number.

This lesson studies reciprocal numbers and how to use them in fraction divisions.

This task is intended to complement "5.NF How many servings of oatmeal?" and "7.RP Molly's run.'' All three tasks address the division problem 4/13 but from different points of view. Aligns with 5.NF.B.7.b.

The purpose of this task is to help students see the connection between a/b and a/b in a particular concrete example. The relationship between the division problem 3/8 and the fraction 3/8 is actually very subtle. Aligns with 5.NF.B.3.