Mastering Fraction Multiplication with Area Models

This video tutorial teaches how to multiply fractions by other fractions using visual models. It begins with a review of multiplying fractions by whole numbers, then progresses to multiplying fractions by fractions. The tutorial uses relatable examples, such as sharing a KitKat bar and a class playing basketball, to illustrate the concepts. By the end, viewers will understand how to use models to solve fraction multiplication problems.

What does it mean to multiply 1/3 by 6?

• You have six groups of one-third.

• You have one-third of a group of six.

• You have six groups of one-sixth.

• You have one-sixth of a group of three.

How do you represent 1/3 of 6 using a bar model?

• Divide the bar into two equal parts.

• Shade the entire bar.

• Divide the bar into three equal parts.

• Divide the bar into six equal parts.

If you have 1/4 of a KitKat bar and share 1/2 of it, what fraction of the whole bar did you give?

• 1/8

• 1/2

• 1/16

• 1/4

How do you start dividing a whole into fourths?

• Divide it into eighths.

• Divide it into fifths.

• Divide it into halves.

• Divide it into thirds.

What is the product of 1/2 and 1/4?

• 1/2

• 1/16

• 1/8

• 1/4

How many total pieces does the whole KitKat bar have after dividing?

• 12

• 8

• 6

• 4

What fraction of Mr. Franz's class played basketball if 3/4 went to recess and 2/3 of them played basketball?

• 1/4

• 1/3

• 1/2

• 2/3

How do you represent 3/4 of a class using a rectangle?

• Divide the rectangle into three equal parts.

• Divide the rectangle into two equal parts.

• Divide the rectangle into four equal parts.

• Shade the entire rectangle.

What is the simplified form of 6/12?

• 1/3

• 2/3

• 1/4

• 1/2

What did you learn in this lesson?

• How to divide fractions.

• How to subtract fractions.

• How to add fractions.

• How to multiply fractions by other fractions using models.