Lesson 6.116.11 Small Group · Group 1
Group 1 · Set BSecond form · new problems, same idea
Learning target With my small group, I can solve real-world problems by writing and solving fraction division equations — one step at a time, with support.
Remember6.11 Small Group · Group 1
The total is the dividend and the size of one group is the divisor, so total ÷ group size tells how many groups. In a word problem, divide the total by the size of one group to find the number of groups.
Words: Model (Modelo)Equation (Ecuación)Solution (Solución)Reasonableness (Razonabilidad)Inverse operations (Operaciones inversas)
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1Complete each step, then write the final answer.
A jug holds 3/4 gallon of water. Each cup holds 1/8 gallon. How many cups can you fill?
Show your workHint Divide the total by the size of one cup: 3/4 ÷ 1/8.
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2Complete each step, then write the final answer.
A ribbon is 9/10 meter long. Each bow uses 3/10 meter. How many bows can you make?
Show your workHint Write total ÷ size of one bow.
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3Complete each step, then write the final answer.
Sam has 1 1/2 hours to practice. Each song takes 1/4 hour. How many songs can he practice?
Show your workHint The total time is the dividend. Write 1 1/2 as a fraction first.
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4Complete each step, then write the final answer.
A board is 2 1/2 feet long. Each shelf piece is 3/4 foot long. How many full shelf pieces can you cut?
Show your workHint Divide the total by one piece. The answer is not a whole number. Count only full pieces.
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Explain your thinkingHow do you decide which amount goes first in the division? Use Leo's bracelet mistake to explain.
Sentence starter The total is ___, so it is the dividend. · I check my answer by multiplying ___ by ___.