What Happens When?

What happens when you multiply and divide fractions?

Estimating the Point

Help Miriam decide if her estimation approach will work for all decimals.

Beaker Comparison

Help Sam and Morgan decide who has more liquid in their beakers.

Exploring Multiplication with Fractions

Exploring the similarities and differences in the steps taken to find the products.

Exploring Division with Fractions

Exploring the similarities and differences in the steps taken to find the quotients.

Smaller Quotient

Determining why the quotient for one problem is smaller than the quotient of another. 

3 ÷ ½

Using visual models can help students better understand mathematics problems. Often, using visual models can help students better understand mathematics problems. How can the following drawings be interpreted as showing the quotient for 3 ÷ ½? What real-world problem might go with each of the three diagrams? a) b) c)

Natasha’s Idea

Help decide if Natasha’s idea about dividing fractions is correct.

Jacob’s Idea

Help decide of Jacob’s idea is correct.

Division Pattern

Looking for patterns in division.