PBS
Pbs: Modeling Fraction Division Using Comparison, Group Size Unknown
This video illustrates a visual model for solving a word problem involving the division of fractions. The problem asks students to determine the length of a losing frog's jump in a jumping frog contest based on a comparison with the...
PBS
Pbs: Modeling Fraction Division Using Comparison, Group Number Unknown
This animated video illustrates a visual model for solving a word problem involving the division of fractions. The problem asks students to use fractions to compare the spring weight of a hedgehog with its weight just before hibernation....
PBS
Pbs: Modeling Fraction Division, Equal Groups, Group Size Unknown
This animated video illustrates a word problem that requires dividing two fractions with equal groups, group size unknown. Students are presented with a problem that asks how long it takes a sloth to climb down a tree trunk at an even...
PBS
Pbs: Modeling Fraction Division Using Arrays
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...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Dividing With Fractions
Sixth graders model division using whole numbers and fractions and divide whole numbers and fractions using the standard algorithm.
PBS
Pbs: Relationship of Division and 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.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Strategies for Dividing Fractions Day 2 + Show What You Know
What strategies do you have for dividing fractions? How do you divide 1 2/3 by 1/3? Students apply all that they have learned about dividing with fractions to divide mixed numbers by fractions for a second day.
PBS
Pbs: Division of Fractions: Using Fraction Strips
Model division by a fraction using fraction strips. This video focuses on modeling division of a whole number by fractions.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Fraction by Fraction Division
Sixth graders will be able to model division of fractions by another fraction. Students will be able to divide a fraction by a fraction using the standard algorithm.
Quia
Ixl Learning: Divide Fractions by Whole Numbers Using Models
Practice dividing fractions by whole numbers with numbers using models.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Divide by 1 Digit Numbers (Visual Models)
Practice breaking up big division problems into smaller, simpler problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
PBS
Pbs: Area Model for Division
Visualize solutions to multi-digit division problems by modeling them with virtual manipulatives. This interactive exercise focuses on calculating quotients by working with area models and visualizing the distributive property of division.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Analysis: Long Division of Polynomials
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson introduces how to divide polynomials using long division. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt...
PBS
Pbs: Dividing a Whole Number by a Unit Fraction
Explore division by modeling problems and grouping with manipulatives. This video focuses on dividing whole numbers by unit fractions and modeling the problems with unit blocks.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Relate Division to Multiplication Word Problems
Find both the multiplication and division equation that can be used to solve a word problem. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints....
Study Pad
Splash Learn: Divide Decimals by Whole Number
[Free Registration/Login Required] Extend multi-digit division of whole numbers to division of a decimal number by a whole. This worksheet game starts off with division problems based on visual models, followed by problems on relative...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Practice: Division With Groups of Objects
Use visual models to understand division. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Coolmath4kids: Division: An Introduction
Uses visual models to explain what division is and includes sample problems to try. It also offers links to division games.
PBS
Pbs: Two Kinds of Division
Learn about the two different types of division problems. This video focuses on partitive and quotative models of division and when they're each useful.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Exploring the Idea of Division
Third graders will observe and try to model slightly above-level division problems as they practice expressing math questions and possible solutions in mathematical terms.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Henry Ford and the Model T: A Case Study in Productivity (Part 1)
Henry Ford's use of mass production strategies to manufacture the Model T revolutionized industrial manufacturing. This 3-part learning unit provides learners with the story of Henry Ford and the Model T from an economics perspective....
PBS
Pbs: Modeling Fraction and Mixed Number Division Using Arrays
This video illustrates how to use an array as a visual model for solving a word problem involving the division of fractions and mixed numbers. The problem asks students to determine the width of a rectangular fennec fox den based on its...
PBS
Pbs: Kid Vid: Dividing Fractions
Compare a division problem with whole numbers to a similar problem about dividing fractions in this interactive from KET. Students watch a video of a peer talking about a fraction problem that involves equal groups, with the number of...
Other
Ohio Department of Education: Models for Dividing Fractions [Pdf]
This resource consists of a detailed, hands-on lesson plan for dividing fractions using manipulatives such as fraction bars.