Word Problems Involving Fractions and Measurements

Word Problems Involving Fractions and Measurements

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

4th - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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This video tutorial covers fourth grade module 5, lesson 19, focusing on solving word problems involving fractions. The lesson employs the RDW (Read, Draw, Write) process to help students understand and solve problems. The video includes five main problems: Zach's reading time, Mrs. Cashmore's melon, Alie's oatmeal cookies, Marsha's brownies, and Joanie's letter. Each problem is modeled with tape diagrams, and various methods for solving them are discussed. The lesson emphasizes understanding fractions and applying them to real-world scenarios.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the lesson in Module 5 Lesson 19?

Dividing fractions

Multiplying fractions

Adding and subtracting fractions in word problems

Understanding decimals

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What process is emphasized for solving problems in this lesson?

RDW (Read, Draw, Write)

FOIL

PEMDAS

SOHCAHTOA

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the problem about Zach's reading time, what are the two 'characters'?

Books and Magazines

Friday and Saturday

Morning and Evening

Zach and his friend

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much longer did Zach read on Saturday compared to Friday?

2/3 hour

1 hour

1/2 hour

1/3 hour

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in solving the problem about Zach's reading time?

Calculate the total time read

Draw tape diagrams for Friday and Saturday

Subtract the times directly

Estimate the time difference

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the melon problem, what does the tape diagram represent?

The weight of the neighbor

The weight of the seeds

The total weight of the melon

The weight of the piece given away

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you find the total weight of the melon?

Multiply the weights

Add the weights of the pieces

Subtract the weights

Divide the weights

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