Lesson Plan
Arrays for Fraction Products
Illustrating products for fractions with arrays is fun! Use this lesson plan to teach your students to visualize products as arrays when faced with multiplying fraction factors.
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Learning Objectives
Students will be able to illustrate fraction factor products with arrays.
Introduction
(5 minutes)- Show your students the following equation: 2/3 x ?/? = 6/12 and have them think, pair, and share their thoughts on the missing factor fraction.
- Call on students to share out their ideas. Note relevant academic terms for future reference and confirm the missing factor to be 3/4.
- Draw a rectangle where:
- The vertical side is labeled 3/4
- The horizontal side is labeled 2/3
- The center of the rectangle is labeled 6/12
- Tell your class that today’s lesson will be on how to draft an array for fraction products when both factors are also fractions. An array is an illustration strategy, great for displaying products and sums of repeat addition.