IM: 6.4.3: Interpreting Division Situations (Lesson)

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9 questions

3.1: Dot Image: Properties of Multiplication

3.2: Homemade Jams

3.3: Making Granola

Consider the problem: To make 1 batch of granola, Kiran needs 26 ounces of oats. The only measuring tool he has is a 4-ounce scoop. How many scoops will it take to measure 26 ounces of oats?

IM: 6.4.3: Interpreting Division Situations (Lesson)

Last updated 11 months ago

9 questions

3.1: Dot Image: Properties of Multiplication

3.2: Homemade Jams

Draw a diagram and write a multiplication equation to represent each situation. Then answer the question.

Mai had 4 jars. In each jar, she put 21/4 cups of homemade blueberry jam. Altogether, how many cups of jam are in the jars?

Priya filled 5 jars, using a total of 71/2 cups of strawberry jam. How many cups of jam are in each jar?

3.3: Making Granola

Consider the problem: To make 1 batch of granola, Kiran needs 26 ounces of oats. The only measuring tool he has is a 4-ounce scoop. How many scoops will it take to measure 26 ounces of oats?

Will the answer be more than 1 or less than 1?

Write a multiplication equation and a division equation that represent this situation. Use “?” to represent the unknown quantity.

Find the unknown quantity. If you get stuck, consider drawing a diagram.

The recipe calls for 14 ounces of mixed nuts. To get that amount, Kiran uses 4 bags of mixed nuts.

IM: 6.4.3: Interpreting Division Situations (Lesson)

IM: 6.4.3: Interpreting Division Situations (Lesson)

Mai had 4 jars. In each jar, she put 21/4 cups of homemade blueberry jam. Altogether, how many cups of jam are in the jars?

Priya filled 5 jars, using a total of 71/2 cups of strawberry jam. How many cups of jam are in each jar?

Will the answer be more than 1 or less than 1?

Write a multiplication equation and a division equation that represent this situation. Use “?” to represent the unknown quantity.

Find the unknown quantity. If you get stuck, consider drawing a diagram.

Write a mathematical question that might be asked about this situation.

What might the equation 14\div4=? represent in Kiran’s situation?

Find the quotient. Show your reasoning. If you get stuck, consider drawing a diagram.

Mai had 4 jars. In each jar, she put 21/4 cups of homemade blueberry jam. Altogether, how many cups of jam are in the jars?

Priya filled 5 jars, using a total of 71/2 cups of strawberry jam. How many cups of jam are in each jar?

Han had some jars. He put 3/4 cup of grape jam in each jar, using a total of 63/4 cups. How many jars did he fill?

Will the answer be more than 1 or less than 1?

Write a multiplication equation and a division equation that represent this situation. Use “?” to represent the unknown quantity.

Find the unknown quantity. If you get stuck, consider drawing a diagram.

Write a mathematical question that might be asked about this situation.

What might the equation 14\div4=? represent in Kiran’s situation?

Find the quotient. Show your reasoning. If you get stuck, consider drawing a diagram.

Han had some jars. He put 3/4 cup of grape jam in each jar, using a total of 63/4 cups. How many jars did he fill?