Division of Fractions: Balancing Conceptual and Procedural
Knowledge Part 2
January 15, 2013Common Core Leadership in Mathematics2 (CCLM)
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Learning Intentions and Success Criteria
We are learning to …• apply and extend understandings of division
to fractions that includes a focus on unit fractions in the context of real-world problems.
We will be successful when we can…• explain and provide examples of standard
5.NF.7 using visual models, contexts, and concept-based language to divide unit fractions by whole numbers and whole numbers divided by unit fractions.
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Extending Meaning of Division to Fractions
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Components of Complete Understanding of Division
Estimate the answer
Think about
related operations
Draw a diagram
Write an equation
Use an strategy / algorithm Division
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ESTIMATE
Estimate
• Greater than 5? • Equal to 5? • Less than 5?
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Revisiting Division of Fractions
• Review to Popcorn Problems for last class– What were the big ideas from these problems?– What representations did we use?
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Juice Party
Quantity: 1/2 gallon of juiceHow can I divide that equally among:
2 friends 5 friends
• Individually solve each problem using reasoning and models
• As a group, take turns and share your reasoning
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Looking at the Standards
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Standard 5NF 7cApply and extend previous understandings of division to divide unit fractions by whole numbers and whole numbers by unit fractions.1 c. Solve real world problems involving division of unit fractions by non-zero whole numbers and division of whole numbers by unit fractions, e.g., by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem. For example, how much chocolate will each person get if 3 people share 1/2 lb of chocolate equally? How many 1/3-cup servings are in 2 cups of raisins?
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Interpretations of Division
Group Size UnknownI know the total number of objects. I know the number of groups/shares. How many objects are in each group/share?
Example, How much chocolate will each person get if 3 people share 1/2 lb of chocolate equally
*Partitive division, sharing model, dealing out.
Number of Groups Unknown
I know the total number of objects. I know the number of objects in each group/share. How many equal groups/shares can be made?
Example: How many 1/3-cup servings are in 2 cups of raisins?
* Quotative division, measurement division, grouping, subtractive model.
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Standard 5NF 7a and 5NF 7bApply and extend previous understandings of division to divide unit fractions by whole numbers and whole numbers by unit fractions.1 a. Interpret division of a unit fraction by a non-zero whole number, and
compute such quotients. For example, create a story context for (1/3) ÷ 4, and use a visual fraction model to show the quotient. Use the relationship between multiplication and division to explain that (1/3) ÷ 4 = 1/12 because (1/12) × 4 = 1/3.
b. Interpret division of a whole number by a unit fraction, and compute such quotients. For example, create a story context for 4 ÷ (1/5), and use a visual fraction model to show the quotient. Use the relationship between multiplication and division to explain that 4 ÷ (1/5) = 20 because 20 × (1/5) = 4.
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A Tricky Popcorn PartyServing Size: 3/4 cup of popcornHow many servings can be made from:
2 ¼ cups of popcorn
5 cups of popcorn
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Now It’s Your turn
In pairs, solve each problem using reasoning and models (don’t forget the tape diagram).
– How many ¾ cups servings of popcorn are in 4 ¼ cups of popcorn?
– A serving is ½ of a cookie. How many servings can I make from 3/8 of a cookie?
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Learning Intentions and Success Criteria
We are learning to …• apply and extend understandings of division
to fractions that includes a focus on unit fractions in the context of real-world problems.
We will be successful when we can…• explain and provide examples of standard
5.NF.7 using visual models, contexts, and concept-based language to divide unit fractions by whole numbers and whole numbers divided by unit fractions.
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Computational Procedures
What procedure do you use to divide fractions?
Write an example of it on your slate.
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Two Procedures for Division of Fractions
The common denominator method
Invert and Multiply
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The Common Denominator Method
Have you ever used this?
Does it always work? Make up division problems to decide when you can use this algorithm.
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Two Procedures for Division of Fractions
The common denominator method
Invert and Multiply
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Invert and Multiply Method
• Have you ever used this?
WHY does it work?
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Why can we “invert and multiply”?
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Discuss this question with your shoulder partner. Record your answer on your slate
Share your answer with the whole table.
Sample student work
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Examine 6.NS.1
Interpret and compute quotients of fractions, and solve word problems involving division of fractions by fractions, e.g., by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem. For example, create a story context for (2/3) ÷ (3/4) and use a visual fraction model to show the quotient; use the relationship between multiplication and division to explain that (2/3) ÷ (3/4) = 8/9 because 3/4 of 8/9 is 2/3. (In general, (a/b) ÷ (c/d) = ad/bc.) How much chocolate will each person get if 3 people share 1/2 lb of chocolate equally? How many 3/4-cup servings are in 2/3 of a cup of yogurt? How wide is a rectangular strip of land with length 3/4 mi and area 1/2 square mi?
• Reread this standard. Do the examples and tasks make more sense to you now?
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Learning Intentions and Success Criteria
We are learning to …• apply and extend understandings of division
to fractions that includes a focus on unit fractions in the context of real-world problems.
We will be successful when we can…• explain and provide examples of standard
6.NS.1 using visual models, contexts, and concept-based language to divide unit fractions by whole numbers and whole numbers divided by unit fractions.
Common Core Leadership in Mathematics Project, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2012-2013 School Year