standard_description: Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances, intervals of time, liquid volumes, masses of objects, and money, including problems involving simple fractions or decimals, and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit. Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale.
problem_activity: Stage 2: Multiply a Fraction by a Whole Number
Required Preparation
Materials to Gather
Number cubes
Materials to Copy
Blackline Masters
Rolling for Fractions Stage 2 Recording Sheet

Narrative
Students roll 3 number cubes to generate a multiplication expression with a whole number and a fraction and compare the value of the expression to 1 in order to determine how many points are earned. Two recording sheets are provided, one where the fraction is a unit fraction and one where it can be any fraction.
Variation:
Students may choose a different target number to compare the value of their expression to.
Task Statement
Each group of 2 needs 3 number cubes.


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