Multiplying Fractions with Models Quiz

What is the first step in creating a model for multiplying fractions?

• Draw a circle

• Create a horizontal row or model for the first factor

• Shade all parts of the model

• Start with the numerator

When modeling two-thirds, how many rows should be shaded?

• No rows

• Three rows

• Two rows

• One row

In the example of multiplying one-fourth, what does the word 'of' signify?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

How many sections should the model be split into for the fraction one-fourth?

• Five sections

• Four sections

• Three sections

• Two sections

What is the product of multiplying two-fifths by one-half before simplification?

• 1/5

• 2/10

• 1/10

• 2/5

What is the simplified form of the fraction 2/10?

• 2/5

• 1/5

• 1/10

• 1/2

What is the final step in multiplying fractions using models?

• Shade all boxes

• Add the numerators

• Stack the pictures and find the product

• Divide the denominators

What does the denominator represent in the final product of a fraction multiplication?

• The number of shaded boxes

• The total number of boxes

• The number of rows

• The number of columns

What should you do if both the numerator and denominator have a common factor?

• Simplify by dividing by the common factor

• Multiply them

• Ignore the common factor

• Add them together

What is the purpose of creating a vertical or column model for the second factor?

• To add complexity

• To confuse the students

• To make it colorful

• To represent the second factor