Dividing Fractions

In this unit, students develop multiple strategies for dividing fractions and apply those strategies to solve problems about areas and volumes with fractional dimensions.

Section 1: Introduction to Dividing Fractions (Lessons 1–4)

• Interpret and create diagrams that represent dividing whole numbers by fractions.

Section 2: Dividing Fractions (Lessons 5–10 + Practice Day + Quiz)

• Use a variety of strategies to calculate quotients of fractions.

• Solve problems that involve dividing fractions.

Section 3: Area and Volume With Fractions (Lessons 11–13)

• Use division of fractions to compare lengths.

• Solve problems about areas and volumes with fractional dimensions.