🔢 Part 1: Basic Fraction Multiplication

1. Multiply these fractions using the numerator × numerator and denominator × denominator method:

a) 2/3 × 3/4 = ___________

b) 1/2 × 2/5 = ___________

c) 3/7 × 2/3 = ___________

2. Circle the correct answer for 1/4 × 3/5:

3/20

4/20

3/9

4/9

📐 Part 2: Area Model Method

3. Use the drawing box below to create an area model for 2/3 × 1/4. Draw a rectangle, divide it into sections, and shade the overlapping area:

The answer is: ___________

4. Draw an area model for 3/4 × 2/5:

The answer is: ___________

🧮 Part 3: Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers

5. Solve these problems:

a) 4 × 2/3 = ___________

b) 3 × 3/8 = ___________

c) 5 × 1/4 = ___________

6. Which of these tips are helpful when multiplying fractions? Check all that apply:

Simplify before multiplying when possible

Multiplying by a fraction less than 1 makes the product smaller

Always convert to decimals first

Use estimation to check if your answer is reasonable

🍰 Part 4: Real-World Problems

7. A recipe calls for 2/3 cup of sugar. If you want to make 3/4 of the recipe, how much sugar do you need?

Answer: __________ cups of sugar

8. Sarah walked 3/4 of a kilometre. Tom walked 2/3 as far as Sarah. How far did Tom walk?

Answer: __________ kilometres

9. A chocolate bar is divided into 12 pieces. If you eat 1/3 of 3/4 of the bar, how many pieces did you eat?

Answer: __________ pieces

🎯 Part 5: Method Matching

10. Match each multiplication method with its description:

1. Standard Algorithm

2. Area Model

3. Number Line

A. Draw rectangles and shade overlapping areas

B. Multiply numerators together and denominators together

C. Mark fractions on a line and partition segments

💭 Part 6: Reflection

11. Explain in your own words why multiplying by a fraction less than 1 makes the answer smaller than the original number:

12. Which method for multiplying fractions do you find easiest to understand? Why?

13. Write one tip you would give to a friend who is learning to multiply fractions:

Multiplying Fractions Methods

Multiplying Fractions Methods

🔢 Part 1: Basic Fraction Multiplication

📐 Part 2: Area Model Method

🧮 Part 3: Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers

🍰 Part 4: Real-World Problems

🎯 Part 5: Method Matching

💭 Part 6: Reflection

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