Multiplying Fractions Using Paper Folding

This video tutorial explains how to multiply fractions using paper folding. It provides two examples: one-half times one-third and one-third times three-fourths. The tutorial demonstrates how to model fractions by folding paper into equal parts and shading regions to represent the product of the fractions. The video emphasizes understanding the concept of multiplying fractions through visual representation and simplification of results.

What is the main concept introduced in this lesson?

• Adding fractions using paper folding

• Multiplying fractions using paper folding

• Dividing fractions using paper folding

• Subtracting fractions using paper folding

In the first example, what does one-half times one-third represent?

• One-third of a copy of one-fourth

• One-half of a copy of one-third

• One-fourth of a copy of one-third

• One-third of a copy of one-half

How many equal partitions are created when folding the paper for the first example?

• Seven

• Six

• Five

• Four

What is the product of one-half and one-third in the first example?

• One-sixth

• One-fourth

• One-fifth

• One-seventh

In the second example, what fraction are we trying to find one-third of?

• Four-fifths

• Three-fourths

• Two-thirds

• One-half

How many total partitions are created in the second example?

• Nine

• Ten

• Eleven

• Twelve

What is the product of one-third and three-fourths in the second example?

• Three-twelfths

• Five-twelfths

• Two-twelfths

• Four-twelfths

What is the simplified form of three-twelfths?

• One-sixth

• One-fourth

• One-third

• One-fifth

What common factor is shared between the numerator and denominator of three-twelfths?

• Five

• Four

• Three

• Two

What is the purpose of using paper folding in these examples?

• To visualize the multiplication of fractions

• To subtract fractions

• To divide fractions

• To add fractions