Unit 6 · Standard 6.NOS.1
Divide Mixed Numbers
My Notes Level 1 Support Level 2 Standard Level 3 Enrichment
Today's objectives
Content Objective: I can explain what dividing with mixed numbers means, rewrite them as improper fractions, find the quotient with common denominators or by multiplying by the reciprocal, and check it by multiplying.
Language Objective: I can explain my steps and why they work, using the words mixed number, improper fraction, convert, reciprocal, and simplify.
📖 See Learn It for the explanation and worked examples, and the Vocab tab for the words. These are your notes to fill in and keep.
✏️ Fill in each blank as we go. Use the Word Bank to help you.
👆 Tap any word to see its meaning and a picture.
Level 3: try the blanks from memory first, then check the bank.
- 1A number with a whole number and a fraction, like 2 1/3, is a .
- 2A fraction whose numerator is greater than or equal to its denominator, like 7/3, is an .
- 3Changing a mixed number into an improper fraction is to it.
- 4Writing a fraction with smaller numbers that names the same amount, like 4/8 = 1/2, is to it.
- 5To divide by a fraction, I multiply by its .
Write About the Math
How does dividing mixed numbers help the detective?¿Cómo ayuda dividir números mixtos a la detective?
Say your answer to a partner first. Then write it, using at least two of these words:
Model: A mixed number must first become an improper fraction so I can flip and multiply. — Students explain that the mixed number must be converted to an improper fraction (7/2) before applying the reciprocal shortcut.
Start
Complete the frames. Use the word bank.Completa las oraciones. Usa el banco de palabras.
- The detective can cut ___ pieces because 5 1/4 ÷ 3/4 = 21/4 × 4/3 = 84/12 = ___.
- My answer is ___ because ___.Mi respuesta es ___ porque ___.
Build
Write two connected sentences. Use because, so, or but.Escribe dos oraciones conectadas. Usa porque, entonces o pero.
- My claim is ___.Mi afirmación es ___.
- My evidence is ___, so ___.Mi evidencia es ___, entonces ___.
Explain
Write a claim, give math evidence, and explain your reasoning.Escribe una afirmación, da evidencia matemática y explica tu razonamiento.