Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Multiplying Fractions with Models Activities

Are your students just going through the motions instead of truly understanding what it means to multiply fractions? 

 multiplying fractions with visual models

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Here are two videos to show them how to multiply fractions using models:



Multiplying fractions: visualizing | Fractions | 5th grade | Khan Academy


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5th and 6th Grade Common Core Math

 multiplying fractions with visual models worksheets

 fractions multiplication 5th grade common core math

Your 5th grade students will practice multiplying fractions on a number line and with picture models. In the first half of the packet, the students will model multiplication of fractions with number lines. In the second half, they will model the process with pictures. Anchor charts, examples, and word problems are also included. Answer keys are provided. 

Common Core:
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NF.B.4.A

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 free multiplying fractions games activities 5th grade

You will receive six task cards cards to use in your centers and stations as a review, test prep or quick formative assessment. Students may play games and other activities. You will also receive a student response form and answer key. 

Common Core: 5.NF 
Common Core 6.NS 
Common Core 7.NS 

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Here are two videos showing the process with math manipulatives:






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