The single question in this activity has multiple ways to be solved. Two boys ran a mile. Their times were similar, except one time was a fraction of the other. Who ran faster? In demonstrating the answer to this problem, upper graders will show their understanding of multiplying by fractions. The worksheet is accompanied by a commentary section that has useful information to help you implement the lesson.

Common Core

5.NF.B.5.a 5.NF.B.5.b MP1 MP2