Solve the Problem 1 3/4 ÷ 1/2 using the strategy you would typically use and compose your own word problem for 1 3/4 ÷ 1/2.
Think about what was hard for you both in solving the problem and thinking of a word problem. Review the math proficiency standards from last time.
Which of the math proficiency standards came into play as you solved the problem and composed your word problem?
Time: 10 min
Activity 2: Solve the Problem
Solve the Problem 1 3/4 ÷ 1/2 using the strategy you would typically use and compose your own word problem for 1 3/4 ÷ 1/2.
Think about what was hard for you both in solving the problem and thinking of a word problem. Review the math proficiency standards from last time. Which of the math proficiency standards came into play as you solved the problem and composed your word problem?
Time: 15 min
Activity 3: Read the Article
Why Understanding 1 3/4 ÷ 1/2 Matters to Math Reform
After reading the article, what areas of teaching fractions are you comfortable with, what do you want to work on, what might you do to incorporate some of the ideas that came up for you in your own teaching?
