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Interpreting Division of a Whole Number by a Fraction—Visual Models Lesson PlanInterpreting Division of a Whole Number by a Fraction—Visual Models Lesson Plan
Publisher
EngageNY
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Grade
6th
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Math
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Duration
45 mins
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Collaborative Learning
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Year
2015
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Interpreting Division of a Whole Number by a Fraction—Visual Models

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Connect division with multiplication through the use of models. Groups solve problems involving the division of a whole number by a fraction using models. The groups share their methods along with the corresponding division and multiplication equations. The lesson is the second lesson in a 21-part series.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

dividing fractions, fraction bar, fraction models, fraction strips, fractions, division

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Assign multiple groups to the same question and have them compare solution strategies
  • Use the results of the exit ticket to determine learners that need additional practice before moving on

Classroom Considerations

  • The class should be able to interpret division of a fraction by a whole number

Pros

  • Discusses the difference between measurement division and partitive division
  • The answer key shows the anticipated work to arrive at the solutions

Cons

  • None

Common Core

6.NS.A.1 MP1 MP2

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