Demo lesson 6th grade standard 6.NS.1

Reasoning with Fraction Strips

Engagement

Write a fraction or whole number as an answer for each question. If you get stuck,
use the fraction strips. Be prepared to share your strategy.

Today’s Goal
❏ I can find how many

I can find how many groups there are
when the number of
groups and the
amount in each
group are not whole
numbers.

Let’s use blocks and
diagrams to understand
more about division with
fractions.

How Many Beakers?

Exploration

How Many Beakers?

A scientist is filling beakers of water for an experiment.
He begins with 3 liters of water in a large container and each beaker holds ⅖ of a liter of water. How many
beakers can the scientist fill?

Explanation: How many cards can Susan make???

Susan has ⅔ of an hour
left to make cards. It
takes her about ⅙ of an
hour to make each card.
How many can she make?

Book Covers

Elaboration

Book Covers
Michael has ½ of a yard
of fabric to make book
covers. Each book cover
is made from ⅛ of a yard
of fabric. How many
book covers can Michael
make?

Evaluation: Exit Ticket: What is the
distance between Rosa´s home and her
school???

Complete this task on your exit ticket.