Solve word problems involving fractions using concrete, visual, or abstract methods.
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Next, give your students these challenges:
- 2019 Math Kangaroo Levels 5-6 Problem #29 by STEM4all
- Up and Down by NRICH
Conclude by leading this investigation:
Treefolk Tribes (symmetry, sorting, sequence)
by MathPickle
5.NF.B.6: Solve real world problems involving multiplication of fractions and mixed numbers, e.g., by using visual fraction models or equations to represent the problem.