Day 24 – Multiplying a fraction by a fraction

Success Criteria

I understand what a proper fraction is

I can multiply a proper fraction by another proper

fraction

I can set out and use the fraction multiplication

method

DNA

Choose a number from below and halve it as many times as you can! What is the largest amount of decimal places you can reach?

249457

Retrieval practice

Name the shape How many faces does a cube have?

What is the lowest common multiple of 5

and 8?

What is the product of 7 and 13?

How many vertices does a cube have?

What is the difference between 250ml and 1l?

1 HP

2 HPs

3 HPs

Retrieval practice

Name the shapecuboid

How many faces does a cube have?

6

What is the lowest common multiple of 5 and 8?

40

What is the product of 7 and 13?91

How many vertices does a cuboid have?

8

What is the difference between 250ml and 1l?

750ml

1 HP

2 HPs

3 HPs

3. Explain why this calculation is correct.

Daily practice

36

985 ÷ 5 =

15 – 9.83 =

3. Explain why this calculation is correct.

Daily practice

36

985 ÷ 5 =

15 – 9.83 =

3. Explain why this calculation is correct.

Daily practice answers

36

197

6.17

Model answer-The person has multiplied 6 by 6 and the correct answer is 36

985 ÷ 5 =

15 – 9.83 =

Write the definitions for the words we will come across today – can you think of an example question for the word?

Word Definition Example

Integer

Minute

Multiple

Proper fractions

• This is when the top number (numerator) is smaller than the bottom number (denominator). Here is an example:

3 is smaller than 4. Write down 5 other examples of proper fractions.

Multiplying proper fractions by proper fractions example

• x = • Multiply the numerators• Multiply the denominators• Simplify (if you can)

Multiplying fractions

Put your knowledge into action! Practice with these questions; if you are confident.

• Watch this short video!

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmfXyR7Z6Lk

• Remember to simplify your answers (refer to the lesson fromyesterday)!

• Answer questions 1 to 10.

Answers

• Mark your work.

• What was your score?

• How are you hoping to

Improve?

Self-reflection

• What are the positives when you show your workings?

• What could go wrong while doing this?

• How could we creatively avoid these errors?

1-10 multiplication; select your level of challenge.

Lots of what we are dividing by

12

1 12

2 24

3 36

4 48

5 60

6 72

7 84

8 96

9 108

10 120

1487

34

Make yourself a flow map to remember how to multiply fractions by fractions

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmfXyR7Z6Lk

So just to check, the steps are:

•Multiply the numerators (top numbers of the fractions)

•Multiply the denominators (bottom numbers of the fractions)

• Simplify (if you can)

Test your knowledge:

Answers

Try these questions independentlyRemember topersevere, do not give up – you cando it! How many can you do in 12minutes? Set a timer!

Practice Questions:

Answers:

Your task

• Explain why Saira is incorrect. What has Saira done wrong? What is the correct answer?

Complete this task by answering all the questions.

Take a picture of your work Send it to year6@gordonchildrensacademy.org.uk

I will be able to provide feedback. I am looking for beautiful pieces of work so that I can show them on your next lot of home learning.

Exit ticket

What went well today?

What errors did you make or avoid today?

What do you feel this lesson has made you want to learn about next?

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