Exploring Grade 6 Unit 4 Lesson 11 Concepts

In this lesson, students learn to divide fractions using an algorithm. The video covers the concept of multiplying by the reciprocal and provides various activities to practice this method. Students work in pairs to solve problems and apply the algorithm to different scenarios. The lesson concludes with a summary and homework instructions.

What is the reciprocal of the fraction 3/4?

• 1/4

• 4/3

• 3/4

• 1/3

If you divide 3 by 2/5, what is the equivalent multiplication problem?

• 3 x 5/2

• 3 x 2/5

• 3 x 1/2

• 3 x 5

In the example 9/10 divided by 3/5, what is the first step in the reciprocal method?

• Divide 9/10 by 5/3

• Multiply 9/10 by 5/3

• Divide 9/10 by 3/5

• Multiply 9/10 by 3/5

How many 1/8 segments are inside 3/4?

• 8

• 4

• 3

• 6

What is the result of 4 divided by 2/5 using the strategy described by Elena?

• 8

• 4

• 10

• 6

When dividing 3/4 by 1/8, what is the result?

• 6

• 8

• 4

• 3

What is the result of 15/4 divided by 2/5?

• 18

• 15

• 10

• 6

If Jada has traveled 5.5 miles, which is 2/5 of her trip, how long is the entire trip?

• 6.5 miles

• 8.25 miles

• 11 miles

• 13.75 miles

What is the correct way to divide 4 1/2 by 1/6?

• Divide 9/2 by 1/6

• Divide 9/2 by 6

• Multiply 9/2 by 1/6

• Multiply 9/2 by 6

How many pounds of flour fit in each bag if 2 3/4 pounds are divided into 4 1/8 bags?

• 2/3 pounds

• 3/4 pounds

• 1/2 pounds

• 1/3 pounds