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Illustrative Mathematics: 5.nf Standing in Line
The purpose of this task is for students to solve a problem in context that can be solved in different ways, but in particular by dividing a whole number by a unit fraction. Aligns with 6.NS.A.1.
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Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ns Running to School, Variation 2
This is a simple fraction division problem that can be solved using drawings and/or arithmetic. Aligns with 6.NS.A.1.
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Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ns How Many Containers in 1 Cup/cups in 1 Container?
In this task, 6th graders solve two fraction division problems by drawing pictures, interpreting them, identifying equations that represent each problem, and verifying that the equations give the same answers as the pictures. Aligns with...
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Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ns Making Hot Cocoa, Variation 1
In this task, 6th graders solve a fraction division problem by drawing a picture, interpreting it, identifying an equation that represents the problem, and verifying that the equation gives the same answer as the picture. Aligns with...
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Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ns Video Game Credits
Sixth graders solve problems requiring fraction division in this task about video game credits. Aligns with 6.NS.A.1.
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Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ns How Many Are In. . . ?
In this task, 6th graders solve fraction division problems by drawing a picture and writing a number sentence. Aligns with 6.NS.A.1.
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Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ns Baking Cookies
Sixth graders are asked to do arithmetic with fractions in order to calculate the amount of ingredients they have for baking cookies and how many batches they can make. Aligns with 6.NS.A.1.
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Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ns Traffic Jam
Sixth graders can first model this fraction division problem with a drawing or manipulatives, then use division to solve it. Aligns with 6.NS.A.1.
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Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ns Drinking Juice, Variation 3
For this task, 6th graders solve a fraction division problem by drawing a picture and/or using arithmetic. Aligns with 6.NS.A.1.
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Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ns Drinking Juice, Variation 2
In this task, 6th graders solve a fraction division problem by drawing a picture and/or using arithmetic. Aligns with 6.NS.A.1.
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Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ns Making Hot Cocoa, Variation 2
In this task, 6th graders solve a fraction division problem by drawing a picture, interpreting it, identifying an equation that represents the problem, and verifying that the equation gives the same answer as the picture. Aligns with...
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Better Lesson: Fraction by Fraction Division
Sixth graders will be able to model division of fractions by another fraction. Students will be able to divide a fraction by a fraction using the standard algorithm.
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Better Lesson: Prepping for the Exam!
Practicing math problems is a great way to study for a math test!
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Better Lesson: Unit 1 Assessment
Sixth graders will be able to demonstrate how much they have learned and retained during the lessons presented for unit 1.
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Better Lesson: Fractions Pretest
Students take the fractions pretest in order to inform instruction.
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Better Lesson: Dividing With Fractions
Sixth graders model division using whole numbers and fractions and divide whole numbers and fractions using the standard algorithm.
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Better Lesson: Final Assessment 6.ns.1, 6.ns.2, 6.ns.3, 6.ns.4
Students use knowledge about fractions and decimals to show what they know on their assessment.