Multiplying Whole Numbers and Fractions Using Fraction Models

This lesson teaches how to multiply whole numbers and fractions using fraction models. It begins with a review of whole number multiplication, then introduces multiplying whole numbers by fractions using visual models. The lesson progresses to solving equations where fractions come first and concludes with a word problem application. Students learn to visualize and solve multiplication problems involving fractions, enhancing their understanding of the concept.

How can you represent the multiplication of 3 times 2 using a visual model?

• As 1 set of 6, or 6

• As 6 sets of 1, or 1 plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 plus 1

• As 2 sets of 3, or 3 plus 3

• As 3 sets of 2, or 2 plus 2 plus 2

What is the result of multiplying 4 by 2/6 using a fraction model?

• 10/6

• 8/6

• 6/6

• 4/6

How can you express 4 times 2/6 in terms of 1/6?

• 10 times 1/6

• 4 times 1/6

• 6 times 1/6

• 8 times 1/6

When multiplying 2/3 by 2, what fraction do you get?

• 2/3

• 3/3

• 5/3

• 4/3

How many cans of dog food does Daisy need for 3 days if she eats 3/4 of a can per day?

• 3 and 1/4 cans

• 3 cans

• 2 and 1/4 cans

• 2 cans