Multiplying a Fraction by a Fraction

In this lesson, students will solve problems related to training for a marathon to apply and make sense of multiplying fractions. The student will complete a function table to help illustrate patterns in the numerator/denominator relationships. This lesson utilizes the linear model as a concrete representation and moves towards the standard algorithm (a/b) x (c/d) = ac/bd.
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General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 5
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, LCD Projector
Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: fraction, multiplication, algebra, function table, equation, linear model, marathon, race, running, track, multiplying, multiplying fractions, MAFS.5, MAFS.5.NF, MAFS.5.NF.2
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Problem-Solving Task
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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