Division & Measurement

Objectives:

• I will use models to represent division of fractions.
• I will combine measurement skills and fraction division to solve problems.

November Process Words:

• Adapt
• Verify

Opening: Please create a visual model that describes this problem and its solution.
I have 3/4 of a whole cake. I want to divide it equally into 2 containers. How much cake will be in each container?

Group work / explanation (Review of last night’s HW)

Groups of 4 will solve the problem and explain to the class.

1. I have 1/2 of a cake. It fills up exactly 3/4 of my container.
    a. How much cake will fit in 1/4 of the container?
    b. How much cake will fit in 1 whole container?

2. I have 3/4 of a cake. It fills up exactly 2/3 of my container.
    a. How much cake will fit in 1/3 of the container?
    b. How much cake will fit in 1 whole container?


Measurement & Dividing:
Please complete each in your notebook. Make sure to draw a sketch and to show the work of your group’s problem solving.

1. If a lincoln is the width of Lincoln Way, how many lincolns are there between the science building light pole and the MPR bottom floor light pole?

2. How many lincolns are there in one large concrete block?

3. How many lincolns are there in a half of a large concrete block?

4. How many lincolns are there in one-third of a large concrete block?

5. If the distance between science building light-poles is 3/4 of your trip, where will you be at the end of your journey?

Assessment on Friday - Please complete PW51