Mastering Multiplying Fractions Through Word Problems

Mr. Neran teaches fifth-grade students how to solve real-world problems involving the multiplication of fractions. The lesson includes two main problems: determining the fraction of male cats at an animal shelter and calculating the amount of cheese needed for tacos. Both problems are solved using visual fraction models and equations, aligning with fifth-grade standards. The video emphasizes understanding through visual representation and equation solving.

What grade level standards does this lesson align with?

• Seventh Grade

• Fourth Grade

• Sixth Grade

• Fifth Grade

What fraction of the animals at the shelter are cats?

• 2/3

• 1/2

• 3/4

• 4/6

What fraction of the cats are male?

• 2/3

• 3/4

• 1/2

• 1/4

What fraction of the animals at the shelter are male cats?

• 1/2

• 1/3

• 2/6

• 4/12

How is the fraction of male cats visually represented?

• Using horizontal lines only

• Using vertical lines only

• Not visually represented

• Using both horizontal and vertical lines

How much cheese is required per taco according to the recipe?

• 3/4 cup

• 1/2 cup

• 2/3 cup

• 1 cup

If Andrew wants to make three tacos, how much cheese does he need?

• 1 cup

• 2 cups

• 1 1/2 cups

• 2 1/3 cups

What is the equation used to solve the cheese needed for three tacos?

• 3 + 2/3

• 3/2 x 3

• 2/3 x 3

• 2/3 + 3

What is the result of the equation 2/3 x 3 in the context of the problem?

• 2

• 5/3

• 6/3

• 6/9

How is the amount of cheese visually represented for making tacos?

• Not visually represented

• Using circles

• Using squares

• Using rectangles