Exploring Area Models for Multiplying Fractions

In this video, Mr. War introduces a math lesson on multiplying fractions using area models. The lesson involves a hands-on activity where students fold paper to visualize fractions and their products. Mr. War guides students through shading and overlapping sections to find the product of two fractions. The video also explores alternative methods for solving fraction problems and concludes with final thoughts and a farewell.

What is the essential question of the lesson?

• How can you subtract fractions using a visual model?

• What is the sum of two fractions?

• How can you divide fractions using a number line?

• How can you use an area model to show the product of two fractions?

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

How much cloth does Jane need to make a grocery bag?

• 3/4 yard

• 1/2 yard

• 1 yard

• 2/3 yard

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

What fraction of the cloth needed for a grocery bag is required for a lunch bag?

• 1/2

• 3/4

• 1/3

• 2/3

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

What is the first step in solving the problem using paper folding?

• Fold the paper horizontally into three equal parts

• Shade 2/3 of the paper blue

• Fold the paper vertically into four equal parts

• Shade 3/4 of the paper yellow

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

How many sections are formed when the paper is folded both vertically and horizontally?

• 12

• 8

• 6

• 10

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CCSS.3.OA.D.9

What fraction of the whole sheet does one rectangle represent after folding?

• 1/4

• 1/6

• 1/12

• 1/8

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CCSS.1.G.A.3

Why did Mr. War shade 2/3 of the yellow sections blue?

• To find 1/2 of the whole

• To find 2/3 of the whole

• To find 2/3 of 3/4

• To find 1/3 of 3/4

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

What is the result of finding 1/3 of 3/4 using the area model?

• 1/2

• 1/6

• 1/3

• 1/4

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

How many 1/12 pieces are circled when finding 1/3 of 3/4?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

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CCSS.5.NF.B.4A

What is the final fraction representing 2/3 of 3/5?

• 2/5

• 4/5

• 3/5

• 1/5

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6