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Understanding Reciprocals

Understanding Reciprocals

Assessment

Interactive Video

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Mathematics

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4th - 6th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS
7.NS.A.1B, 3.NF.A.1, 3.NF.A.2B

Standards-aligned

Created by

Olivia Brooks

Used 6+ times

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Standards-aligned

CCSS.7.NS.A.1B
,
CCSS.3.NF.A.1
,
CCSS.3.NF.A.2B
This video from Minity Maths explains the concept of reciprocals. It begins with an introduction to what a reciprocal is and provides examples using the numbers five and three. The video highlights a pattern in finding reciprocals of whole numbers, which involves dividing one by the original number. It also covers finding the reciprocal of a fraction, using a quarter as an example. The video concludes with practice questions for viewers to try on their own.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the reciprocal of a number?

A number that divides the original number to make two

A number that subtracts from the original number to make three

A number that multiplies with the original number to make one

A number that adds to the original number to make zero

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If the reciprocal of 5 is one-fifth, what is the reciprocal of 3?

One-third

Three

One-fifth

Five

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you find the reciprocal of a whole number?

Add one to the number

Multiply the number by two

Divide the number by itself

Divide one by the number

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result when a number is multiplied by its reciprocal?

Zero

One

The original number

Two

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the reciprocal of 1/4?

1

1/2

4

1/4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If the reciprocal of a quarter is four, what is the reciprocal of four?

Four

One

One-fourth

One-half

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.1B

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following statements is true about reciprocals?

The reciprocal of a number is always greater than the number

The reciprocal of a number multiplied by the number equals one

The reciprocal of a number is always equal to the number

The reciprocal of a number is always less than the number

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.1B

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