C2.0 Mathematics 6 Parent Resource
Marking Period 1: Fractions, Ratios, and Decimals
Marking Period 1 includes 4 topics of study, listed below. This resource is for Topic 3.
Topic 1
Topic 2
Understanding
Ratios and Rates
Applications of
Ratios and Rates
Topic 4
Multi-Digit
Computation
Learning Goals by Common Core State Standard
Students will be able to...
Topic
Division of Fractions
Topic 3
Division of
Fractions
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Use models to divide fractions (fraction by whole number, whole number by fraction, fraction
by fraction).
Develop an understanding of fraction division that leads to use of the standard algorithm.
Reason about the inverse relationship between division and multiplication of fractions.
Create and solve word problems involving division of fractions by fractions using visual
fraction models and equations to represent the problem.
Instructional videos in the hyperlinks above are meant to support C2.0 content,
but may use vocabulary or strategies not emphasized by MCPS.
The Common Core State Standards require a balance of three fundamental
components that result in rigorous mathematics acquisition: deep conceptual
understanding, procedural skill, and mathematical applications and modeling.
C2.0 Mathematics 6 Parent Resource Page
Marking Period 1: Fractions, Ratios, and Decimals
Topic 3: Division of Fractions
Learning Experiences by Common Core State Standard
In school, your child will…
Utilize different models to explain fraction division
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Explore fractions with household items
o Divide three granola bars among two people. Have your child
describe the amount that each person will receive.
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Calculate the number of servings
o Measure the amount of food in a container (cereal, rice, noodles,
etc.). Have them determine how many batches could be made if a
1 1 1 2
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recipe calls for , , , , or cups of that food.
4 3 2 3
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o Measure the amount of food in a bag of dry pet food. Determine
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how many servings are in the bag if your pet receives cup daily.
Mustapha needs cup of formula to make his baby
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brother a bottle. He only has cup of formula left. How
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much of the bottle will he be able to fill?
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there are in .
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1
4
Tape
Diagram
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Drawing
I want to figure
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out how many
Area Model
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4
3
12
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Use fractions in home design
o Measure the length of a bedroom or bathroom and determine
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how many 4 foot tiles would be needed to cover the length of the
room. Have them write a math sentence using division of fractions
to represent what they did and explain their work using various
models.
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Divide fractions to calculate distance
o Take a trip to the high school track. Each lap around the track is ¼
1
mile. If you want to complete a 5k (3 miles), how many laps
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Double
Number Line
Equation
Topic 3: Division of Fractions
Reasoning
Context
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At home, your child can…
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4
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3
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÷ = or
6 3 12 4
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around the track would you need to run? (answer: 125 laps)
Additional Practice:
• Division of Fractions FlexBook
• Connect a visual model to develop the standard algorithm
• Build fluency dividing fractions using the standard algorithm (game)
Additional Practice links support C2.0 content,
but may use vocabulary or strategies not emphasized by MCPS.