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Math

Dividing Fraction Fun

6th Grade Math Standard 2: Interpret and compute quotients of fractions, and solve word problems involving division of fractions by fractions, e.g., by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem

Ed Tech 6:  Design, develop, publish and present products (e.g., Web pages, videotapes) using technology resources that demonstrate and communicate curriculum concepts to audiences inside and outside the classroom. (4,5,6)

Understanding dividing fractions can be a hard concept for students to learn. It can be a hard concept to even teach! However, using videos that can be fun and watched over and over again can be a new fun way of teaching this math concept. These videos will give students an interactive way of learning. It enforces the idea of multiplying fractions with pictures and video which can be a great tool to the visual learners. I wouldn't expect my students to learn dividing fractions just from these videos, but it can provide a great station for students to turn to while I do math centers. Students will be able to learn "copy dot flip" and what the division problems are actually asking.

Fraction fun video 1

Fraction fun continued video 2

Dividing fractions in word problems video 3

continuing word problems video 4