Help young mathematicians see how fractions are used every day in the world around them with a series of problem solving exercises. Offering eight different word problems, this worksheet challenges children to apply their knowledge of fractions to a variety of real-world contexts.

Concepts

fractions, word problems, fraction word problems, multiplication fractions

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Assign this worksheet as in-class or homework during an upper-elementary math unit on fractions
• Provide this exercise as an extension activity for students finishing math lessons early
• Use these word problems as warm-up activities during lesson series on multiplying fractions

Classroom Considerations

• One word problem requires prior experience with multiplying decimals

Pros

• Word problems involve all operations and require multiple-step solutions
• An answer key is included with complete solutions provided for each word problem

Cons

• None

Common Core

4.NF.B.4.a 4.NF.B.4.c 5.NF.B.6 MP1 MP4