Fractions of Lawn Mowed

In this lesson, students learn to solve a word problem involving fractions using the RDW strategy. The problem involves calculating how much of a lawn Mr. Pham and his son have mowed and determining who mowed more. The lesson covers finding a common denominator to compare fractions and calculating the remaining portion of the lawn. Students are encouraged to redo the exit ticket to demonstrate their understanding.

What strategy is being used in this lesson to solve word problems?

• SOHCAHTOA

• FOIL

• PEMDAS

• RW RDW

What is the first step in solving the word problem using the RW RDW strategy?

• Write the equation

• Read the problem

• Check the answer

• Draw a diagram

What fraction of the lawn did Mr. Pham mow?

• 3/5

• 2/7

• 1/4

• 1/2

What fraction of the lawn did Mr. Pham's son mow?

• 3/5

• 1/4

• 1/2

• 2/7

How do you determine who mowed more of the lawn?

• By adding the fractions

• By subtracting the fractions

• By dividing the fractions

• By multiplying the fractions

What is the result of subtracting 1/4 from 2/7?

• 1/7

• 1/28

• 1/21

• 1/14

What is the total fraction of the lawn mowed by both Mr. Pham and his son?

• 15/28

• 13/28

• 1/2

• 3/4

What is the common denominator used to add and subtract the fractions?

• 4

• 7

• 28

• 14

What is the purpose of finding a common denominator?

• To simplify fractions

• To compare fractions

• To multiply fractions

• To add or subtract fractions

How much of the lawn is left to be mowed?

• 15/28

• 1/2

• 13/28

• 1/4