Name: ______________________________

Date:

Homeroom:

7th Grade Math:

Unit: Skills for Success

Packet 4: Dividing Fractions

Objectives: Scholars will be able to divide fractions. Scholars will be able to solve word problems involving division of

fractions. Agenda:

1. Review Do Now 6. Small Group Task Cards2. Multiplying Fractions Review 7. Independent Practice3. Reciprocals 8. Exit Ticket4. Dividing Fractions 9. Homework Overview5. Guided Practice Homework: Dividing Fractions

Do Now:

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Multiplying Fractions ReviewFirst, let’s check this out!

1. Simplify and then multiply.

2. Go back to the problems above and circle each pair of fractions whose product is 1.

Two fractions whose product is one are called: ________________________________.

3. Find the reciprocals for the fractions below.

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Dividing FractionsRecipricols are used to ______________ by a fraction. Dividing by a fraction gives the same answer as multipying by the fraction’s ________________. Rewrite division by a fraction as multiplication by its reciprocal.

Step 1. Copy the first fraction.

Step 2. Change division to multiplication.

Step 3. Change the second fraction to its reciprocal.

Step 4. Multiply.

Your Turn!Directions: Divide the following fractions!

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1 18÷ 110

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Fraction Word Problems-Division Key Words

1. A cookie factory uses 110 of a bag of flour in each batch of cookies. The

factory used 710 of a bag of flour yesterday. How many batches of cookies did the factory make?

2. A land developer wants to divide up 12 of an acre of land into equally sized lots for houses. She wants to build 8 houses. How big can she make each lot?

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Small Group PracticeDirections:

1. Each group will receive a set of problems. Solve the problems in the correct spot.

2. When directed, pass cards to the next group. Solve the new problems you have been given.

3. The group to have the most correct answers will receive a special snack tomorrow!

4. If you have extra time, solve the problems below!

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Practice beyond Perfection: Turn in for dollars!

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Name: ______________________________

Date:

Homeroom:

Mrs. Petrozzi: (614) 725-9693

7th Grade Math:

Unit: Skills for Success

Packet 4: Dividing Fractions

Redo: Score: ________/5 _________% DNG A B C D F

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Directions: Divide the following fractions. Show all of your work to receive credit.

1 14÷ 12=¿

Directions: First, annotate the problem. Second, solve the problem. Finally, write your answer in a complete sentence.

1. Ms. Hughes made dinner for nine people. She divided a 14 pound stick of butter equally among them. How much butter did each person receive?

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Help?! See pages 3-4!

2. A box is 22 12 inches deep. How many books can be packed in the box if

each book is 58 of an inch thick?

3. Diana is painting statues. She has 78 of a gallon of paint remaining.

Each statue requires 116 of a gallon of paint. How many statues can she paint?

Name: ______________________________

Date:

Homeroom:

7th Grade Math:

Unit: Skills for Success

Packet 4: Dividing Fractions

Directions: Answer the following questions. Show all of your work. Once you have finished, flip this paper over and assign yourself to your independent reading book.

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Help?! See page 4!

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Self-Assessment: _______ Test-Ready _______ More Practice ________ Help!

Mastery: ___________/6 Mastered Progressing Not Mastered