Unit 6 · Standard 6.NOS.1
Divide Mixed Numbers
My Notes Level 1 Support Level 2 Standard Level 3 Enrichment
Today's objectives
Content Objective: I can divide mixed numbers by first changing them to improper fractions.
Language Objective: I can explain my steps using the words mixed number, improper fraction, convert, reciprocal, and simplify.
📖 See Learn It for the explanation and worked examples, and the Vocab tab for the words. These are your notes to fill in and keep.
✏️ Fill in each blank as we go. Use the Word Bank to help you.
👆 Tap any word to see its meaning and a picture.
Level 3: try the blanks from memory first, then check the bank.
- 1A number with a whole number and a fraction, like 2 1/3, is a .
- 2A fraction whose numerator is greater than or equal to its denominator, like 7/3, is an .
- 3Changing a mixed number into an improper fraction is to it.
- 4Writing a fraction with smaller numbers that names the same amount, like 4/8 = 1/2, is to it.
- 5To divide by a fraction, I multiply by its .
Write About the Math
How does dividing mixed numbers help the detective?¿Cómo ayuda dividir números mixtos a la detective?
Say your answer to a partner first. Then write it, using at least two of these words:
Model: A mixed number must first become an improper fraction so I can flip and multiply. — Students explain that the mixed number must be converted to an improper fraction (7/2) before applying Keep, Change, Flip.
Start
Complete the frames. Use the word bank.Completa las oraciones. Usa el banco de palabras.
- The detective can cut ___ pieces because 5 1/4 ÷ 3/4 = 21/4 × 4/3 = 84/12 = ___.
- My answer is ___ because ___.Mi respuesta es ___ porque ___.
Build
Write two connected sentences. Use because, so, or but.Escribe dos oraciones conectadas. Usa porque, entonces o pero.
- My claim is ___.Mi afirmación es ___.
- My evidence is ___, so ___.Mi evidencia es ___, entonces ___.
Explain
Write a claim, give math evidence, and explain your reasoning.Escribe una afirmación, da evidencia matemática y explica tu razonamiento.