The document provides an agenda and lesson plan for teaching students how to multiply and divide fractions. It includes examples of multiplying fractions like 3/4 and dividing fractions like 1/2 divided by 4. The lesson introduces the concepts, shows examples of setting up and solving fraction equations, and provides time for independent student practice of these skills.
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Skill 1.4
1. Skill 1.4 - Multiply and Divide Fractions
1/19/2011
Do Now
4 2
1) + =
7 7 You only have 3 minutes
1 5 so get started
2) + =
6 2
3) 1 3
=
2 4
Transition
2. Skill 1.4 - Multiply and Divide Fractions
1/19/2011
Do Now
4 2
1) + =
7 7 You only have 3 minutes
1 5 so get started
2) + =
6 2
3) 1 3
=
2 4
Transition
3. Skill 1.4 - Multiply and Divide Fractions
1/19/2011
Do Now
4 2
1) + =
7 7 You only have 3 minutes
1 5 so get started
2) + =
6 2
3) 1 3
=
2 4
4. Agenda
1st Block
Do Now - 5 min
Morning Meeting - 5 minutes
Homework Check - 10 minutes
Intro to new material - 5 min
#11: you are baking a cake for 2 people and the recipe you have makes a cake for 4 people. \nWhat are we going to do to the ingredients to make the cake the right size? (Half them)\nExplain that multiplying by 1/2 gives us half of the cake. \n\nNow lets say the cake calls for 3/4 a cup of sugar. How are we going to figure out how much sugar we need to put in? (Multiply 1/2 x 3/4)\n\n