About This Lesson
After this lesson, students will be able to:(a.)Create a representation for multiplying a fraction x fraction. (b.)Determine appropriate representations for multiplying a fraction x a fraction. (c,) Explain the reasoning supporting various representations for multiplying a fraction by a fraction. Aligned to Common Core State Standard: 5.NF.4
I love this lesson! It teaches students to think through their reasoning to show a true understanding for the multiplication they are doing. I love the approach of evaluating "someone else's work" to decide if it is a true representation.