Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Dividing Fractions Stations
Computing with fractions allows students to develop a strong number sense
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Dividing Fractions
Developing a concrete and conceptual way to divide fractions helps students understand the "why" part of the process.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Dividing With Fractions
Sixth graders model division using whole numbers and fractions and divide whole numbers and fractions using the standard algorithm.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Understanding Dividing Fractions by Fractions
Practice dividing fractions by fractions.
Math Aids
Math Aids: Fractions Worksheets
Great resource for learning and practicing fractions and their different operations. Math worksheets are printable, may be customized, and include answer keys.
Quia
Ixl Learning: Reciprocals
Brush up on your math skills relating to reciprocals then try some practice problems to test your understanding.
PBS
Pbs: Keep, Change, Flip
Watch and listen to an approach to dividing fractions set to hip-hop music. This video focuses on showing why when dividing fractions you should multiply by the inverse of the second fraction.
PBS
Pbs: Kid Vid: Dividing Fractions
Compare a division problem with whole numbers to a similar problem about dividing fractions in this interactive from KET. Students watch a video of a peer talking about a fraction problem that involves equal groups, with the number of...
PBS
Pbs: Kid Vid: Dividing Mixed Numbers and Fractions
Critique a peer's thinking about two division word problems, one with whole and mixed numbers and one with two fractions, in this interactive from KET. Students watch a video of a student thinking through two word problems that involve...
PBS
Pbs: Modeling Fraction Division, Equal Groups, Group Size Unknown
This animated video illustrates a word problem that requires dividing two fractions with equal groups, group size unknown. Students are presented with a problem that asks how long it takes a sloth to climb down a tree trunk at an even...
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Pbs: Modeling Fraction Division Using Comparison, Group Number Unknown
This animated video illustrates a visual model for solving a word problem involving the division of fractions. The problem asks students to use fractions to compare the spring weight of a hedgehog with its weight just before hibernation....
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Pbs: Modeling Fraction Division Using Comparison, Group Size Unknown
This video illustrates a visual model for solving a word problem involving the division of fractions. The problem asks students to determine the length of a losing frog's jump in a jumping frog contest based on a comparison with the...
PBS
Pbs: Meerkatcher: Divide Fractions With Unlike Denominators
The rascally meerkat gang is making a mess of the zoo. Divide fractions to dig the dirt and catch those 'kats! In this activity, students will focus on dividing fractions, starting with single-digit denominators and working up. This...
Homeschool Math
Homeschool Math: Dividing Fractions: Reciprocal Numbers
This instructional activity studies reciprocal numbers and how to use them in fraction divisions.
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Eureka Math Parent Guide: Arithmetic Operations Including Dividing by a Fraction
A guide to support parents as they work with their students with arithmetic operations including dividing by a fraction.
PBS
Pbs: Modeling Fraction Division Using Arrays
This video illustrates a visual model for solving a word problem involving the division of fractions. The problem asks students to determine the width of a rectangular platypus burrow based on its length and area. In the accompanying...
PBS
Pbs: Modeling Fraction and Mixed Number Division Using Arrays
This video illustrates how to use an array as a visual model for solving a word problem involving the division of fractions and mixed numbers. The problem asks students to determine the width of a rectangular fennec fox den based on its...
PBS
Pbs: Division of Fractions: Connection Between Fractions and Division
Use real-life measurement problems involving cups of sugar to learn about fractions. This video focuses on the connections between numerical and visual representations of the division of fractions.
PBS
Pbs: Division of Fractions: Using Fraction Strips
Model division by a fraction using fraction strips. This video focuses on modeling division of a whole number by fractions.
PBS
Pbs: Dividing a Whole Number by a Unit Fraction
Explore division by modeling problems and grouping with manipulatives. This video focuses on dividing whole numbers by unit fractions and modeling the problems with unit blocks.
PBS
Pbs: Relationship of Division and Fractions
Explore the connection between division and fractions while dividing up cookies. This video focuses on recognizing patterns when modeling dividing up cookies to share with people.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Review 7: Painting Tables Dividing With Fractions
How do you visually represent dividing with fractions? When you have a remainder, what does it actually mean? Students look for patterns and create algorithms for dividing with fractions.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Carnival Parade in Rio: Fractions
Students will practice determining equivalent fractions, ordering fractions, and dividing fractions through a series of learning games.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Dividing Fractions by Integers
This site explains how to divide fractions by integers. Gives problems and games to practice this skill.