Dividing Fractions: Unlocking the Division Code

Dividing Fractions: Unlocking the Division Code

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to divide fractions confidently and independently.

What do you already know about dividing fractions?

Prior Learning: Multiplying Fractions

Recall the steps for multiplying fractions and discuss how it connects to dividing fractions.

Understanding Division of Fractions

Dividing fractions is the same as multiplying by the reciprocal of the divisor. For example, a/b ÷ c/d = a/b * d/c.

Step-by-Step Guided Practice

Guided practice: Divide the following fractions together as a class: 1/4 ÷ 2/3. Show step-by-step solution.

Independent Practice

Independent practice: Divide the following fractions on your own: 3/5 ÷ 1/2. Show your work.

Differentiated Practice

Differentiated practice: Students with greater proficiency can work on more complex division problems involving mixed numbers.

Summarizing the Distributive Property

Discuss how the distributive property can be used to divide fractions and provide a real-world example.

Exit Ticket

Exit ticket: Solve the following division problem and explain your process: 2/3 ÷ 3/4.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.