Starfish and Banana Problem Solving

Starfish and Banana Problem Solving

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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Natalie Rhodes presents a 5th-grade math lesson focusing on multiplying decimals less than one with whole numbers using visual models. The lesson includes solving problems involving the weight of bananas and the speed of a starfish, emphasizing the use of grids and tenths bars to represent decimal multiplication. Students are encouraged to use both addition and multiplication to find solutions.

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14 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main objective of this lesson?

To represent the product of a decimal less than one and a whole number using a visual model

To understand division of whole numbers

To learn about fractions

To explore addition of decimals

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What prior knowledge is necessary for this lesson?

Understanding of fractions

Knowledge of multiplication tables

Recognition of place value in multi-digit numbers

Ability to solve algebraic equations

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the banana weight problem, what is the weight of one banana?

0.75 pounds

0.28 pounds

1.0 pounds

0.5 pounds

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many bananas does Mary buy in total?

One

Two

Three

Four

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is a grid of 100 used in the banana weight problem?

To represent whole numbers

To make calculations easier

Because the weight is in the tenths place

Because the weight is in the hundredths place

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many squares are colored for each banana in the grid?

30 squares

28 squares

20 squares

10 squares

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the total weight of the three bananas?

0.56 pounds

1.0 pounds

0.72 pounds

0.84 pounds

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