This unit builds on students’ Grade 5 work with dividing fractions by whole numbers and whole numbers by fractions as students investigate dividing fractions by fractions. This unit sets the stage for students’ future work in finding unit rates involving ratios of fractions (7.RP.1).

PACING = 3 weeks

Essential Learning Outcomes (ELO)

∎ Students will demonstrate how to divide by fractions by using visual models and algorithms.  (6.NS.1) (MP.1, MP.3, MP.4, MP.8)

∎ Students will develop an understanding of the relationship between multiplication and division of fractions.  (6.NS.1) (MP.1, MP.3, MP.7, MP.8)

Learning Targets:

• I can compute and solve word problems involving division of fractions. (6.NS.1)

• I understand that multiplication and division are inverse operations. (6.NS.1)

∎ Major Content           ⊡ Supporting Content           🌕 Additional Content

Computational Number Talks/Strings (minimum 3 days a week) to work on computational strategies.

Use your Daily Math Fluency kit (Hand2Mind)  *This kit was part of the Essential Learning PD week.

This kit has math talks (one problem to collect all of your students' strategies - formative assessment to see if they have efficient strategies) and number strings (pose one problem at a time from a series that is building/practicing ONE strategy, so do NOT collect all strategies).  

*The computational strategies that you practice during number talks does NOT have to align with the core math content.  Number talks are meant to practice fluency strategies, not teach new content.

“Closure in a lesson does not mean to pack up and move on. Rather, it is a cognitive activity that helps students focus on what was learned and whether it made sense and had meaning.” How the Brain Learns Mathematics (2007) P. 104

There are many ways to wrap up and reflect the day's activities but this step is often overlooked or rushed.  Purposely plan and allow time for students to have closure each day (even if it means setting a timer or daily alarm so you don't run out of time).

Ideas for closure activities