Dividing Fractions Word Problems (Drum) ©

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Students are solving five word problems within their small groups. Groups must decide if the problems multiplication or division of fractions.

This video was annotated using this version of the Instructional Practice Guide (IPG). A current version of the IPG is available here.

Dividing Fractions Word Problems (Drum)

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9:31 – 11:04
Core Actions & Indicators: 2B, 2D

Students are provided the opportunity to work in small groups to solve grade-level problems.  

The teacher checks for understanding throughout the lesson using informal, but deliberate, questioning methods. Groups are asked to think about what type of answer they would get.
23:23 – 24:53
Core Actions & Indicators: 3C

In this part of the lesson students are trying to decide within their group if the answer is 6 or 3.  Here the students are explaining their thinking to the teacher and to their teammates.  
33:51 – 35:27
Core Actions & Indicators: 3D

In this part of the lesson the students have completed a gallery walk and given feedback to other groups about their work.

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