Grade 04 Mathematics - EC: M04.A-F.2.1.6

Continuum of Activities

The list below represents a continuum of activities: resources categorized by Standard/Eligible Content that teachers may use to move students toward proficiency. Using LEA curriculum and available materials and resources, teachers can customize the activity statements/questions for classroom use.

This continuum of activities offers:

Instructional activities designed to be integrated into planned lessons
Questions/activities that grow in complexity
Opportunities for differentiation for each student’s level of performance

Related Academic Standards / Eligible Content

M04.A-F.2.1.6 M04.A-F.2.1.6

Multiply a whole number by a non-unit fraction (denominators limited to 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 100 and final answers do not need to be simplified or written as a mixed number). Example: 3 × (5/6) = 15/6

Activities

Use a model to show and then solve.
Show using a number line. Then write an equation to show the answer.

Abby is making 5 batches of cookies for her classmates. Each batch needs . of sugar, but Abby can only find the measuring cup. How many cups will Abby have to use to make sure she has the correct amount of sugar for the total batches that she is making? Show your work.

Write an equivalent expression to as the product of a different whole number and a different fraction. Explain your work.

Answer Key/Rubric

The equation would be

Work might include, but is not limited to:

Find the total amount of sugar needed for the recipe by multiplying the batches by the amount of sugar in one batch

total cups of sugar needed

You need to find out how many cups are used to get the cups needed

Abby needs to use the measuring cup 15 times to make the 5 batches of cookies for her class.

Work might include, but is not limited to:

Find the value of

The student needs a different whole number and numerator that will have a product of 18.

The denominator will stay 8.

Possible combinations include, but are not limited to: