Bread and Ribbon Sharing Problems

The video tutorial guides students through solving two division problems using number models, drawings, and multiplication checks. The first problem involves dividing a half loaf of bread among four people, while the second problem involves sharing a ribbon among three friends. The tutorial emphasizes using visual representations and checking solutions with multiplication.

What is the first step in solving the problem as per the directions?

• Summarize the work with a division number model

• Write a number model using a letter for the unknown

• Draw a picture of the problem

• Check the answer using multiplication

In the bread-sharing problem, how many people are sharing the loaf?

• Two people

• Three people

• Four people

• Five people

What fraction of the loaf does each person get in the bread-sharing problem?

• 1/2

• 1/6

• 1/8

• 1/4

What is the division number model used to summarize the bread-sharing problem?

• 1/2 divided by 5

• 1/2 divided by 4

• 1/2 divided by 3

• 1/2 divided by 2

How is the solution to the bread-sharing problem verified?

• By using multiplication

• By adding the fractions

• By subtracting the fractions

• By dividing again

What is the length of the ribbon Amanda has?

• 1/4 yard

• 1/3 yard

• 1/2 yard

• 1/5 yard

How many friends does Amanda want to share the ribbon with?

• Two friends

• Three friends

• Four friends

• One friend

What is the first step in solving the ribbon-sharing problem?

• Write a number model

• Check the answer with multiplication

• Draw a picture of the ribbon

• Estimate the length of the ribbon

What should be done after estimating in the practice exercise?

• Draw a picture

• Use traditional multiplication

• Write a summary

• Use traditional division