Multiplying Fractions Strategies

Mrs. Bowers provides a video tutorial for students who missed class due to snow. The lesson focuses on multiplying fractions, a key concept for the New York State fifth-grade math test. She demonstrates the array strategy with examples of 4/5 times 20 and 2/3 times 12, emphasizing the importance of choosing the right strategy for solving problems.

What was the reason Mrs. Bowers was bundled up in the video?

• It was a sunny day.

• It was very windy.

• It was raining heavily.

• There was a snowstorm.

What is the new chapter about in Mrs. Bowers' class?

• Multiplying fractions

• Dividing fractions

• Subtracting fractions

• Adding fractions

Why is it important to learn about multiplying and dividing fractions according to Mrs. Bowers?

• They are heavily tested in the New York State fifth-grade math test.

• They are not important.

• They are easy to understand.

• They are fun to learn.

What is the first step in the array strategy for multiplying fractions?

• Look at the numerator.

• Choose a strategy.

• Draw a circle.

• Add the fractions.

What strategy does Mrs. Bowers use to teach multiplying fractions?

• Using a graph

• Using a number line

• Drawing an array

• Using a calculator

How does Mrs. Bowers suggest students choose a strategy?

• By guessing

• By asking a friend

• By choosing the easiest one

• By selecting the one that works best for them

In the example of 4/5 times 20, what is the denominator used for?

• To divide the fractions.

• To add the fractions.

• To find the product.

• To draw the number of desks.

How many desks are drawn initially for the example 4/5 times 20?

• 20 desks

• 5 desks

• 16 desks

• 4 desks

What is the whole number in the example 4/5 times 20?

• 5

• 20

• 16

• 4

In the example 4/5 times 20, how many rows are boxed?

• 5 rows

• 4 rows

• 3 rows

• 2 rows