Happy Birthday Fractions Activity
In this Happy Birthday Fractions Activity, students apply understandings of multiplication to multiply fractions by a whole number.
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How to teach Multiplying Fractions
In this Happy Birthday Fractions Activity, students apply understandings of multiplication to multiply fractions by a whole number.
Multiplying fractions will help your students know how to find amounts when they are cooking. This lesson is perfect for small group, math centers or independent practice.
First, make the whole number into a fraction. Next, multiply numerators and denominators straight across. Then, find the present with the product. Finally, continue practicing with the provided worksheets individually or with a partner.
Other resources to use with this Happy Birthday Fractions Activity
If you are using this lesson, your students are probably learning about multiplying fractions.
Use this Adding Fractions Worksheet as an additional resource for your students.
Introduce this Happy Birthday Fractions Activity by reviewing the steps for multiplying fractions. Ask students what they notice about multiplying fractions. Then, distribute materials to students. As students work, circulate around the classroom to listen student discussions. After the activity, share students’ discussions that you heard to promote multiplying fractions. Finally, student can continue their practice using the provided worksheets individually or with a partner.
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