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Unit 8 - Lesson 13 - Grade 5: Illustrative Mathematics

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Grade 5 Unit 8
Lesson 13: Multiply Fractions Game Day
CC BY 2021 Illustrative Mathematics®
Grade 5 Unit 8
Lesson 13: Multiply Fractions Game Day
CC BY 2021 Illustrative Mathematics®
Lesson: Multiply Fractions Game Day

Number Talk: Multiply One Third (Warm Up)

Find the value of each expression mentally.
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Fraction Multiplication Compare

Use the directions to play Fraction Multiplication Compare with your partner.


  • Spin the spinner.
  • Write the number you spun in one of the empty blank boxes. Once you write a number, you cannot change it.
  • Player two spins and writes the number on their game board.
  • Continue taking turns until all four blank boxes are filled.
  • Multiply your fractions.
  • The player with the greatest product wins.
  • Play again.
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Round 1 - Score Sheet

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Round 2 - Score Sheet

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What strategy do you use to decide where to write the numbers?

Fraction Multiplication Compare Round 2

Use the directions to play Fraction Multiplication Compare with your partner.


  • Spin the spinner.
  • Write the number you spun in one of the four blank boxes.
  • Player two spins and writes the number on their game board.
  • Continue taking turns until all four blank boxes are filled.
  • Multiply your fractions.
  • The player with the smallest product wins.
  • Play again.
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Round 1 - Score Sheet

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Round 2 - Score Sheet

10.

What strategy do you use to decide where to write the numbers?

Cool Down: Reflect on Multiplication
11.

What is important to remember when multiplying fractions?