Math Games

Grade 8 - Number

Standard 8.N.6 - Use the model to help solve a fraction multiplication equation.

Included Skills:

Demonstrate an understanding of multiplying and dividing positive fractions and mixed numbers, concretely, pictorially and symbolically.
Students who have achieved this outcome should be able to:
A. Identify the operation required to solve a given problem involving positive fractions.
B. Provide a context that requires the multiplying of two given positive fractions.
C. Provide a context that requires the dividing of two given positive fractions.
D. Estimate the product of two given positive proper fractions to determine if the product will be closer to 0, 1/2 or 1.
E. Estimate the quotient of two given positive fractions and compare the estimate to whole number benchmarks.
F. Express a given positive mixed number as an improper fraction and a given positive improper fraction as a mixed number.
G. Model multiplication of a positive fraction by a whole number concretely or pictorially and record the process.
H. Model multiplication of a positive fraction by a positive fraction concretely or pictorially using an area model and record the process.
I. Model division of a positive proper fraction by a whole number concretely or pictorially and record the process.
J. Model division of a positive proper fraction by a positive proper fraction pictorially and record the process.
K. Generalize and apply rules for multiplying and dividing positive fractions, including mixed numbers.
L. Solve a given problem involving positive fractions, taking into consideration order of operations (limited to problems with positive solutions).