Fraction Division using String!
Mathematical Constructions
6 Followers
Grade Levels
5th - 8th
Subjects
Resource Type
Formats Included
- Word Document File
Pages
7 pages
Mathematical Constructions
6 Followers
Description
After a discussion of reciprocals, students work in cooperative groups to prove the fraction division algorithm by folding lengths of string into fractional parts. After practicing by dividing a whole number length of string, they divide a fractional string length into smaller fractional parts.
Aha Moment: When finished, students will have proven why the abstract concept of fraction division is equal to multiplying by the reciprocal of the second fraction.
Aha Moment: When finished, students will have proven why the abstract concept of fraction division is equal to multiplying by the reciprocal of the second fraction.
Total Pages
7 pages
Answer Key
Does not apply
Teaching Duration
3 days
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