Exploring 6th Grade Go Math Concepts

The video tutorial covers problem-solving strategies for fraction operations, focusing on using models to solve division problems. It includes two main problems: determining how many days Sam took granola to school and how many jars Mr. Burrowes filled with salt. The teacher guides students through using bar models to visualize and solve these problems, emphasizing the importance of understanding fractions and division. Students are encouraged to work with partners and complete homework to reinforce their learning.

What is the essential question of today's lesson?

• What is the importance of fractions in daily life?

• How do you add and subtract fractions?

• What is the best way to multiply fractions?

• How can you use a model to help you solve a division problem?

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

How much granola did Sam start with?

• 1/2 pound

• 1/8 pound

• 1/4 pound

• 3/4 pound

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

How much granola did Sam take to school each day?

• 1/2 pound

• 3/4 pound

• 1/4 pound

• 1/8 pound

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

How many days did Sam take granola to school?

• 2 days

• 3 days

• 4 days

• 5 days

Tags

CCSS.5.G.A.2

How much salt did Mr. Burrowes start with?

• 1/4 cup

• 2/3 cup

• 1/2 cup

• 1/3 cup

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.3

How much salt did each jar contain?

• 1/6 cup

• 1/8 cup

• 1/12 cup

• 1/4 cup

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

How much salt was left over after filling the jars?

• 1/4 cup

• 1/12 cup

• 1/8 cup

• 1/6 cup

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.3

How many jars did Mr. Burrowes fill?

• 6 jars

• 4 jars

• 7 jars

• 5 jars

Tags

CCSS.2.OA.A.1

What expression can be used to solve Mr. Burrowes' problem?

• 2/3 - 1/6 + 1/12

• 2/3 + 1/6 - 1/12

• 2/3 - 1/6 / 1/12

• 2/3 - 1/6 / 1/8

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.3

What should students do after watching the video?

• Work individually on the homework problems

• Skip the homework problems

• Ask the teacher for help with the problems

• Work with a partner to solve the last problem and complete the homework

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5