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Interpreting Fractions as Division

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Interpreting Fractions as Division
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Summary

Learn about interpreting fractions as division! In this lesson, we'll also divide smaller numbers by bigger ones.

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Discussion questions

A few questions to talk through after watching Interpreting Fractions as Division:

  1. Where in the video did the idea of interpreting fractions as division first "click" for you?
  2. Can you walk a partner through one of the examples in your own words?
  3. Where might you use interpreting fractions as division outside of math class?
  4. What part would you want to see one more time, and why?

Quick work-a-long

Try it:

  • In one sentence, tell a neighbor what interpreting fractions as division means.
  • Draw or write one example of your own, then check it against the video.