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Mathematics·Fractions·procedural

Real-world fraction multiplication

Solve real-world problems involving multiplication of fractions and mixed numbers, using visual fraction models or equations

Suggested ages 10–11

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Learning journey

Your child is mastering advanced fraction operations — adding, subtracting, and multiplying fractions with different denominators, dividing with fractions, and solving real-world problems using visual models and mathematical reasoning.

Evidence of understanding

  • Solve: 'A recipe needs 2 1/3 cups of flour; you want to make 1 1/2 batches. How much flour?'
  • Draw a fraction model to represent and solve a multiplication word problem
  • Check the reasonableness of a fraction product in context using estimation

Assessment prompt

If a recipe makes 12 biscuits using 1 and 1/2 cups of sugar, and Real-world fraction multiplication wants to make only 2/3 of the recipe, can they work out how much sugar they need?

Standards alignment

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