Unit 6 · Standard 6.NOS.1
Divide Whole Numbers by Fractions
My Notes Level 1 Support Level 2 Standard Level 3 Enrichment
Today's objectives
Content Objective: I can divide a whole number by a fraction by multiplying by the reciprocal.
Language Objective: I can explain my steps using the words fraction, reciprocal, quotient, and Keep, Change, Flip.
📖 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 counting number like 0, 1, 2, or 3 with no fraction or decimal part is a .
- 2A number that shows part of a whole, like 3/4, is a .
- 3The fraction you get by flipping a fraction upside down is its .
- 4To divide by a fraction, I : keep the first number, change ÷ to ×, and flip the second fraction.
- 5The answer to a division problem is the .
Write About the Math
How does dividing a whole number by a fraction help the detective?¿Cómo ayuda dividir un número entero entre una fracción al detective?
Say your answer to a partner first. Then write it, using at least two of these words:
Model: Each whole pound makes 2 half-pound bags, so 4 pounds makes 8 bags. — Students see that 4 ÷ 1/2 = 8 and explain there are 2 halves in each whole pound.
Start
Complete the frames. Use the word bank.Completa las oraciones. Usa el banco de palabras.
- The detective can set up ___ markers because 10 ÷ 1/4 = ___.
- 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.