Introduce young mathematicians to the process of dividing fractions with a hands-on math lesson. Using the help of fraction strips and other visual models, children work through a series of example problems as they deepen their understanding of fractions.

Concepts

dividing fractions, fractions, unit fractions, fraction models, inverse operations, multiplicative inverse, inverses

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Display these example problems using a document camera, completing them as guided practice during a lesson series on dividing fractions
• Cut the assessment page in half, using the each section as an exit ticket during a lesson series on dividing fractions
• Use the included graphic organizer as added support for students struggling with learning to divide fractions

Classroom Considerations

• This lesson calls for a class set of fraction tiles, but any fraction manipulative can be used

Pros

• Lesson is designed for fifth and sixth grade Common Core Math Standards
• Example problems include both skills practice and word problem exercises
• Included with this lesson is a series of warm-up problems and a short formative assessment
• A graphic organizer is included that supports students with solving any type of math problem

Cons

• None

Common Core

5.NF.B.7.a 5.NF.B.7.b 5.NF.B.7.c 6.NS.A.1 MP5 MP7