Mastering Word Problems with Fractions

Mr. Neran introduces the learning objectives focused on solving real-world problems using multiplication and division of fractions. The video covers three problems: calculating the amount of butter needed for cupcakes, dividing gold into portions, and cutting pizzas into smaller pieces. Each problem is solved using visual models and step-by-step explanations to enhance understanding of fractions in practical scenarios.

What grade level standards does this lesson align with?

• Seventh grade standards

• Sixth grade standards

• Fifth grade standards

• Fourth grade standards

How many sticks of butter are needed for four batches of cupcakes?

• 6 and 4/5 sticks

• 8 sticks

• 7 and 1/5 sticks

• 7 sticks

What operation is primarily used to solve the butter for cupcakes problem?

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Division

• Multiplication

What is the total amount of butter used for one batch of cupcakes?

• 2 sticks

• 1 stick

• 1 and 4/5 sticks

• 1 and 1/5 sticks

How much gold does each box contain after division?

• 2/5 of a pound

• 2/10 of a pound

• 2/15 of a pound

• 3/15 of a pound

What fraction represents the division of gold into five parts?

• Two-thirds

• Two-fifteenths

• One-third

• Two-fifths

How is the total amount of gold divided?

• Into 6 equal parts

• Into 3 equal parts

• Into 4 equal parts

• Into 5 equal parts

How many pieces of pizza does Sid have in total?

• 24 pieces

• 32 pieces

• 16 pieces

• 12 pieces

What size are the pizza pieces cut into?

• 1/4 size pieces

• 1/10 size pieces

• 1/6 size pieces

• 1/8 size pieces

What mathematical operation is used to divide the pizzas?

• Division

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition