Multiplication of Fractions (Lesson 12 of 18)

This lesson plan, from the Contextualize to Learn project at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is an exploration in contextualized applications of multiplying fractions. In this lesson, students work in pairs to perform multiplication with models, drawings, and equations, and solve application problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of fractions. Included in the lesson plan is a student and instructor guide, as well as a homework assignment with solutions. Additional lessons in the series are available to view separately.

The expected total time for the lesson is 110 minutes.