IM 6.4.5 Lesson: How Many Groups? (Part 2)
Write a fraction or whole number as an answer for the question. If you get stuck, use the fraction strips. Be prepared to share your reasoning.
How many s are in 2?
How many s are in 3?
How many s are in ?
Use the pattern blocks in the applet to answer the following questions. (If you need help aligning the pieces, you can turn on the grid.)
If the trapezoid represents 1 whole, what do each of these other shapes represent? Be prepared to explain or show your reasoning.
1 triangle
1 rhombus
1 hexagon
Use pattern blocks to represent each multiplication equation. Use the trapezoid to represent 1 whole.
Use pattern blocks to represent each multiplication equation. Use the trapezoid to represent 1 whole.
Diego and Jada were asked “How many rhombuses are in a trapezoid?”
Do you agree with either of them? Explain or show your reasoning.
Select all the equations that can be used to answer the question: “How many rhombuses are in a trapezoid?”
For each situation, draw a diagram for the relationship of the quantities to help you answer the question. Then write a multiplication equation or a division equation for the relationship. Be prepared to share your reasoning.
The distance around a park is miles. Noah rode his bicycle around the park for a total of 3 miles. How many times around the park did he ride? Write a multiplication equation or a division equation for the relationship.
You need yard of ribbon for one gift box. You have 3 yards of ribbon. How many gift boxes do you have ribbon for? Write a multiplication equation or a division equation for the relationship.
The water hose fills a bucket at gallon per minute. How many minutes does it take to fill a 2-gallon bucket? Write a multiplication equation or a division equation for the relationship.
How many heaping teaspoons are in a heaping tablespoon? How would the answer depend on the shape of the spoons?