Fractions as Division
Students will understand a fraction a/b as a result of dividing a by b, solving word problems involving division of whole numbers leading to fractional answers.
Key Questions
- Explain how the fraction bar represents division.
- Analyze how a whole number division problem can result in a fractional answer.
- Construct a word problem where the solution is a fraction resulting from division.
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