Grade 5 - Multiplying with Fractions Unit
Standards covered:
- 5.3 Number and operations
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5.3I
Represent and solve multiplication of a whole number and a fraction that refers to the same whole using objects and pictorial models, including area models.
The Multiplying Fractions Unit involves identifying a variety of models to represent the process of multiplying fractions in order to solve problems. Questions to answer may include:
- How do equal jumps on a number line represent multiplication situations?
- How do arrays and area models represent multiplication situations?
- Given a multiplication equation, how can you create a real-life situation to match it?
Summative Assessment Task
Students determine how many candy bars were on the plate to begin with, if nine friends each receive 1/2 a candy bar.
Instructional Tasks/Formative Assessments
Students determine how many pounds of steak Keisha will need to feed five people at her barbecue if each person eats 5/8 of a pound of steak.
Students determine how many acres of farm land are used to plant different types of crops on the Miller's family farm.
Given the fractional amounts of puzzle pieces that Marc and Amanda put in a 100 piece puzzle, students determine how many pieces Jacob puts in the puzzle.
Given that each slice of pie costs 75ยข, students determine how much two friends pay for their portions of the pie.
Students determine how long it will take to cook a 20 pound turkey for Thanksgiving Dinner. Students will also need to double the quantities of ingredients in a stuffing recipe to serve 16 people.
The N/A classification refers to TEKS Standards that cannot be assessed through problem solving.
For this reason, tasks have not been included for these particular standards.
K.7A K.7B K.9B K.9C K.9D