Division of Fractions (Lesson 13 of 18)

This lesson plan, from the Contextualize to Learn project at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is an exploration in division with fractions. In this lesson students work in pairs to use models, drawings, and equations to 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. This lesson requires the following manipulatives: sheets of paper cut into equal-sized strips. Additional lessons in the series are available to view separately.

The expected total time for the lesson is 125 minutes.