Real World Problems: Multiplication of Fractions & Mixed Numbers

Subject: Math, Numbers and Operations Fractions

Type: 1 Lesson Plan

Skills:

• Collaborate with peers to practice the "language" of division & attend to precision
• Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them
• Solve real world problems involving multiplications of fractions and mixed numbers (e.g. by using visual fraction models or equations to represent the problem)
• Review the key ideas expressed and draw conclusions based on the process and solutions to a problem
• Complete an exit slip to help you determine instructional next steps

Materials Needed:

• Blank paper (5 per student)
• Pencil, crayons/colored pencils
• Scissors
• Document camera or whiteboard

Printable Resources:

•  “Exit Slips” (1 copy per student)
•  “Multiplication Task Cards” (1 copy per pair)
•  “Multiplication Fraction Resource  (1 copy for display)

CCSS: 5.NF.6, MP1, SL.5.1.D