Unit 6 · Standard 6.NOS.1
Division Expressions with Fractions and Mixed Numbers
My Notes Level 1 Support Level 2 Standard Level 3 Enrichment
Today's objectives
Content Objective: I can divide a fraction by a fraction and divide with mixed numbers by multiplying by the reciprocal.
Language Objective: I can explain the steps using the words reciprocal, improper fraction, mixed number, 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.
- 1In 3/4 ÷ 1/2, the fraction 3/4 being divided is the .
- 2In 3/4 ÷ 1/2, the fraction 1/2 we divide by is the .
- 3To divide by 1/2, I multiply by its , which is 2.
- 4The answer to a division problem is the .
- 5Writing a fraction with smaller numbers that names the same amount, like 4/8 = 1/2, is to it.
- 6A whole number and a fraction written together is a .
- 7A fraction whose numerator is at least its denominator is an .
Write About the Math
How does dividing fractions help the carpenter?¿Cómo ayuda dividir fracciones a la carpintera?
Say your answer to a partner first. Then write it, using at least two of these words:
Model: She will get many portions because 1/8 pound is much smaller than 3/4 pound. — Students recognize the divisor 1/8 is smaller than the dividend 3/4, so the quotient is greater than 1.
Start
Complete the frames. Use the word bank.Completa las oraciones. Usa el banco de palabras.
- The carpenter can cut ___ pieces because 5/6 ÷ 1/12 = ___.
- 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.