This document is a lesson plan on interpreting and computing division of fractions by fractions using visual models. The lesson introduces dividing fractions with different denominators using fraction bars and area models. Students will practice dividing fractions with models and be asked to consider if division of fractions can result in whole number quotients or answers larger than the dividend. The lesson concludes with an exit ticket to assess student understanding.

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Lesson 3 Homework Review
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MODULE 2 Arithmec Operaons Including
Division of Fracons
Topic A: Dividing Fracons by Fracons
Lesson 4: Interpreng and Compung Division of
a Fracon by a Fracon—More Models
Student Outcomes
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Students use visual models such as fracon bars and area models to divide fracons by fracons with different
denominators.
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Students make connecons between visual models and mulplicaon of fracons.
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Opening Exercise
Write at least three equivalent fracons for each fracon
below. Be sure to show how the two fracons are related.
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Example 1
§ Molly purchased cups of strawberries. This can also be
represented as . She eats cups in a serving. How many servings
did Molly purchase?
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Example 2
Now imagine that Molly’s friend Xavier purchased cups of strawberries
and that he eats cup servings. How many servings has he purchased? Use
a model to prove your answer.
How does the problem differ from the first example?
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Example 3
Find the quoent: . Use a model to show your answer.
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Exercises 1–5
A model should be included in your soluon.
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Closing
§ When dividing fracons, is it possible to get a whole number quoent?
§ When dividing fracons, is it possible to get an answer that is larger than the
dividend?
§ When you are asked to divide two fracons with different denominators, what is
one possible way to solve?
Please take out your exit ticket for Lesson 4, close your
binder, and complete the exit ticket. This will be collected.
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