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What topic	Dividing Fractions
What length (min)	40
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Lesson Plan: Dividing Fractions

Subject: Mathematics

Topic: Dividing Fractions

Grade Level: 5

Duration: 40 minutes

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Lesson Objective

Students will understand and be able to apply the concept of dividing fractions through both visual and numerical methods.

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Materials Needed

• Whiteboard and markers
• Fraction circles or bars
• Worksheets with practice problems
• Projector (if available)
• Math journals

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Lesson Outline

Introduction (10 minutes)

1. Engage Students:

   • Begin with a brief review of fractions. Ask questions such as:
     • What is a fraction?
     • Can anyone give me an example of a fraction?

2. Introduce the Concept of Dividing Fractions:

   • Explain that dividing fractions may seem difficult, but there is a simple method: "Multiply by the reciprocal."
   • Write the phrase "Dividing by a Fraction = Multiplying by its Reciprocal" on the board.

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Direct Instruction (15 minutes)

1. Explain the Process:

   • Demonstrate how to divide fractions using the following example:
     • ( \frac{2}{3} ÷ \frac{4}{5} )
   • Step 1: Find the reciprocal of the second fraction (( \frac{4}{5} ) becomes ( \frac{5}{4} )).
   • Step 2: Multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second: [ \frac{2}{3} × \frac{5}{4} = \frac{10}{12} ]
   • Step 3: Simplify the result: [ \frac{10}{12} = \frac{5}{6} ]

2. Visual Aid:

   • Use fraction circles or bars to visually illustrate how dividing parts of a whole can relate to multiplying fractions.

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Guided Practice (10 minutes)

1. Example Problems:

   • As a class, solve a few problems together. Write them on the board. Examples:
     • ( \frac{1}{2} ÷ \frac{1}{4} )
     • ( \frac{3}{5} ÷ \frac{2}{3} )
   • Go through each step together, asking for input from students.

2. Student Involvement:

   • Encourage students to explain their thought process in solving the problems.

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Independent Practice (5 minutes)

• Hand out worksheets with fraction division problems. Example problems:
  1. ( \frac{3}{4} ÷ \frac{1}{2} )
  2. ( \frac{5}{6} ÷ \frac{1}{3} )
  3. ( \frac{2}{5} ÷ \frac{4}{10} )

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Closure (5 minutes)

• Review key concepts learned during the lesson.
• Ask students to share their answers and explain how they arrived at their solutions.
• Reinforce the concept that division of fractions involves multiplying by the reciprocal.

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Homework

Instructions: Complete the following problems at home. Show your work!

1. ( \frac{7}{8} ÷ \frac{2}{3} )
2. ( \frac{5}{7} ÷ \frac{3}{14} )
3. ( \frac{9}{10} ÷ \frac{1}{5} )
4. ( \frac{1}{3} ÷ \frac{5}{6} )

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Homework Answers

1. ( \frac{7}{8} ÷ \frac{2}{3} = \frac{7}{8} × \frac{3}{2} = \frac{21}{16} ) or ( 1 \frac{5}{16} )
2. ( \frac{5}{7} ÷ \frac{3}{14} = \frac{5}{7} × \frac{14}{3} = \frac{70}{21} = \frac{10}{3} ) or ( 3 \frac{1}{3} )
3. ( \frac{9}{10} ÷ \frac{1}{5} = \frac{9}{10} × \frac{5}{1} = \frac{45}{10} = \frac{9}{2} ) or ( 4 \frac{1}{2} )
4. ( \frac{1}{3} ÷ \frac{5}{6} = \frac{1}{3} × \frac{6}{5} = \frac{6}{15} = \frac{2}{5} )

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By following this lesson plan, students will develop a clear understanding of how to divide fractions, allowing them to confidently tackle related math problems in future lessons.