Lesson Plan
Multiplication Models: Fractions and Whole Numbers
Teach your students to multiply fractions by whole numbers in this dynamic hands-on lesson!
Need extra help for EL students? Try the Word Problems: Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers pre-lesson.
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Need extra help for EL students? Try the Word Problems: Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers pre-lesson.
Learning Objectives
Students will be able to multiply a fraction by a whole number.
Introduction
(5 minutes)- Show students an example of a multiplication model with two whole numbers, like 3 x 5.
- Write the problem on the board and draw three circles to represent the three groups. Draw five dots in each circle.
- Write a repeated addition sentence to go with the picture (i.e., 5 + 5 + 5 = 15).
- Explain, "Three groups of five is 15, so 3 x 5 is 15."
- Tell students that today they are going to learn how to multiply a fraction by a whole number by using equal groups.
Beginning
- Provide a student-friendly definition in students' home language (L1) and English (L2) for the terms "fraction," "multiply," "whole number," "equal groups," and "repeated addition."
Intermediate
- Create a phrase bank with useful math terms for students to reference throughout the lesson. Include examples and diagrams of the terms when applicable.