This unit will focus on primarily the following learning objectives:
In Module 1, students used their existing understanding of multiplication and division as they began their study of ratios and rates.
In Module 2, students complete their understanding of the four operations as they study division of whole numbers, division by a fraction and operations on multi-digit decimals. This expanded understanding serves to complete their study of the four operations with positive rational numbers, thereby preparing students for understanding, locating, and ordering negative rational numbers (Module 3) and algebraic expressions (Module 4).
Common Core State Standards Covered:
6.NS.1 – Interpret and compute quotients of fractions, and solve word problems involving division of fractions by fractions.
6.NS.2 - Fluently divide multi-digit numbers using the standard algorithm.
6.NS.3 – Fluently add, subtract, multiply and divide multi-digit decimals using the standard algorithm for each operation.
6.NS.4 - Find the greatest common factor of two whole numbers less than or equal to 100 and the least common multiple of two whole numbers less than or equal to 12. Use the distributive property to express a sum of two whole numbers 1–100 with a common factor as a multiple of a sum of two whole numbers with no common factor. For example, express 36+8 as 4 (9+2).
Helpful Links:
Khan Academy - Multiplying Fractions
FRACTIONS
MULTIPLYING FRACTIONS
DIVIDING FRACTIONS