Modeling Fraction Multiplication Using Arrays

PBS Learning Media
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PBS Learning Media
Resource Type
Classroom Material
Keywords
KET fraction multiplication visual modeling arrays commutative property multiplication fractions common factor puffins mket-math-no-puffin
Subjects
Mathematics
Grade Levels
Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5
Audience
Classroom Teacher / Educator
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Modeling Fraction Multiplication Using Arrays

This video illustrates a word problem involving the multiplication of fractions using an array to model the solution visually. The problem involves puffins, arctic birds that live in colonies and fish to feed their young. The accompanying classroom activity provides students with practice solving additional fraction multiplication problems using arrays.
Publisher
PBS Learning Media

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