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Real World Problems: Multiplication of Fractions & Mixed Numbers

5th Grade • 1 Lesson Plan

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Quick Facts

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

Lesson Plan Description

Incorporate literacy and mathematical processes with this engaging “real-life” lesson. Use this lesson as a review, practice or formative assessment! Your students will:

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