Lesson 11

Workshop: Multiply and Divide Fractions

Est. Class Sessions: 1–2
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Mathematical Standards

5.NF.A
Use equivalent fractions as a strategy to add and subtract fractions. (5.NF.A.1, 5.NF.A.2)
5.NF.B
Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division. (5.NF.B.4, 5.NF.B.6, 5.NF.B.7)

Standards for Mathematical Practice

MP1.
Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
MP2.
Reason quantitatively.
MP4.
Model with mathematics.
MP5.
Use appropriate tools strategically.
MP6.
Attend to precision.
MP7.
Look for and make use of structure.
MP8.
Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.

Students use a variety of strategies to practice multiplying and dividing fractions.

Content in this Lesson

  • Representing and identifying the simplest form of a fraction using tools and multiplication and division strategies [E2].
  • Representing multiplication and division of fractions with area models, number lines, number sentences, drawings, and stories [E3].
  • Multiplying and dividing fractions using area models, drawings, and number lines [E4].
  • Solving word problems involving multiplication and division of fractions [E5].
  • Finding strategies for multiplying and dividing fractions [MPE2].
  • Using labels to show what numbers mean [MPE6].

Daily Practice and Problems MM–NN

MM. Area Problems

NN. Use Strategies to Compute

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Materials for Students

Daily Practice and Problems Lesson Homework Assessment

Student Books

 Student Guide  
Student Activity Book  

Teacher Resources

 Teacher Guide - digital    

Supplies for Students

  • fraction circle pieces

Materials for the Teacher

Assessment in this Lesson

Assessment Expectation Assessed
Workshop: Multiply and Divide Fractions
Self-Check: Questions 2–4
Student Guide
Pages 515–516
E3.
Represent addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of fractions with area models, number lines, number sentences, drawings, and stories.
E4.
Multiply and divide fractions using area models, drawings, and number lines.
Find Fraction Products and Quotients
Check-In: Questions 15–16
Student Activity Book
Page 436
E2.
Represent and identify the simplest form of a fraction using tools (e.g., area models) and multiplication and division strategies.
E3.
Represent addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of fractions with area models, number lines, number sentences, drawings, and stories.
E4.
Multiply and divide fractions using area models, drawings, and number lines.

Vocabulary in this Lesson