Fraction Carpet Cover Up
Keisha is going to create several models to show customers how portions of room would look
carpeted. For each given situation:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Give an estimate and how you determined your estimate.
Use fraction squares to model the situation. The one whole square represents 1 room.
Draw a diagram of the problem and label all parts correctly.
Shade the area of the room that will be carpeted.
Find a solution that states what fraction of the room will be carpeted. Justify your response.
Review your estimate and solution.
Write a multiplication number sentence to show the relationship between the numbers in the
problem and the diagram.
Problem 1
Two-thirds of the room is designated workspace. Four-fifths of the
workspace will be carpeted.
Estimate:
Diagram:
Number Sentence:
Review estimate and solution:
Why Does This Work:
Fraction Carpet Cover Up
Keisha is going to create several models to show customers how portions of room would look
carpeted. For each given situation:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Give an estimate and how you determined your estimate.
Use fraction squares to model the situation. The one whole square represents 1 room.
Draw a diagram of the problem and label all parts correctly.
Shade the area of the room that will be carpeted.
Find a solution that states what fraction of the room will be carpeted. Justify your response.
Review your estimate and solution.
Write a multiplication number sentence to show the relationship between the numbers in the
problem and the diagram.
Problem 2
One-half of the room is designated workspace. One-half of the workspace
will be carpeted.
Estimate:
Diagram:
Number Sentence:
Review estimate and solution:
Why Does This Work:
Fraction Carpet Cover Up
Keisha is going to create several models to show customers how portions of room would look
carpeted. For each given situation:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Give an estimate and how you determined your estimate.
Use fraction squares to model the situation. The one whole square represents 1 room.
Draw a diagram of the problem and label all parts correctly.
Shade the area of the room that will be carpeted.
Find a solution that states what fraction of the room will be carpeted. Justify your response.
Review your estimate and solution.
Write a multiplication number sentence to show the relationship between the numbers in the
problem and the diagram.
Problem 3
Three-fourths of the room is designated workspace. One-third of the
workspace will be carpeted.
Estimate:
Diagram:
Number Sentence:
Review estimate and solution:
Why Does This Work:
Fraction Carpet Cover Up
Keisha is going to create several models to show customers how portions of room would look
carpeted. For each given situation:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Give an estimate and how you determined your estimate.
Use fraction squares to model the situation. The one whole square represents 1 room.
Draw a diagram of the problem and label all parts correctly.
Shade the area of the room that will be carpeted.
Find a solution that states what fraction of the room will be carpeted. Justify your response.
Review your estimate and solution.
Write a multiplication number sentence to show the relationship between the numbers in the
problem and the diagram.
Problem 4
Two thirds-of the room is designated workspace. One-half of the workspace
will be carpeted.
Estimate:
Diagram:
Number Sentence:
Review estimate and solution:
Why Does This Work: