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Castle in Axon - Fraction Multiplication and Division
PDF | 7 pages|Grade: 5Multiply Whole Numbers & Fractions
In this small group activity, students practice multiplying whole numbers and fractions. Students model using manipulatives, draw a picture, and then represent the problem with an equation. The context? A story that involves Queen Amygdala, Princess Parietal, and Villainous Ventricle, among other fun characters!
8 problems include multiplication of whole numbers and fractions.
Use as a center or small groups.
This activity includes clear and concise teacher directions, an answer key, and conversation starters that give students what they need to have meaningful academic discussions.
Common Core Curriculum alignment
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NF.B.4
Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication to multiply a fraction or whole number by a fraction.
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NF.B.5
Interpret multiplication as scaling (resizing), by:
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