Word Problems Involving Division and Fractions

In this fifth-grade math lesson, students solve word problems using fractions and division. The lesson emphasizes understanding division through number sense rather than the standard algorithm. Problems include dividing pizzas into slices, distributing water into glasses, and calculating blueberry quantities. The lesson involves visual aids and unit conversions, encouraging students to grasp division concepts intuitively.

What is the main focus of the lesson in this module?

• Teaching the standard algorithm for division

• Solving word problems using fractions and division

• Understanding geometry concepts

• Learning multiplication tables

Why are drawings and pictures used in this lesson?

• To teach art skills

• To fill time in the lesson

• To help students visualize and understand division

• To make the lesson more colorful

How many pizzas did Kelvin order for the party?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

If each pizza is cut into eighths, how many slices are there in total?

• 24

• 32

• 40

• 16

What mathematical operation is used to find the total number of slices from the pizzas?

• Division

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

How much water is initially in the container?

• 1/4 liter

• 1/8 liter

• 1/2 liter

• 1 liter

Into how many glasses is the water poured?

• Six

• Five

• Four

• Three

What is the size of each piece of water when divided into five glasses?

• 1/5 liter

• 1/10 liter

• 1/20 liter

• 1/25 liter

How many milliliters are in each glass after conversion?

• 25 ml

• 100 ml

• 50 ml

• 75 ml

What fraction of the blueberries is poured into two bowls?

• 1/3

• 1/4

• 1/6

• 1/2