Multiplying Fractions by a Whole
Est. Class Sessions: 2–3Developing the Lesson
Part 2. Multiply on Number Lines
Display and refer students to Questions 5–6 in the Multiplication Hops section in the Student Guide. Ask students to read Maya's and John's strategies using the number lines. Students should notice that both Maya and John landed on one. Ask student pairs to use number lines to answer Question 6. Ask students to share their responses to be sure they understand how to use the number lines to compare the number sentences involving fractions.
Assign the Multiply on Number Lines pages in the Student Activity Book.
Assign Questions 1–3 of the Homework section in the Student Guide after Part 2.