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Math 6 PLUS, Unit 4
Math 6 PLUS UNIT 4 OVERVIEW: Operations with Fractions

Unit Outcomes
At the end of this unit, your student should be able to:
Key Vocabulary
Terms to deepen the students understanding

Fluently add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions
Solve a variety of types of problems using fractions

Common Denominator
Denominator
Dividend
Divisor
Fraction
Improper Fraction
Mixed Number
Numerator
Proper Fraction
Reciprocal
Simplest Form
Quotient

Key Standards Addressed
Connections to Common Core/NC Essential Standards
Where This Unit Fits
Connections to prior and future learning

6.NS.1 Interpret and compute quotients of fractions, and
solve word problems involving division of fractions by
fractions, e.g., by using visual fraction models and
equations to represent the problem.

Coming into this unit, students should have a strong
foundation in
Finding Least Common Multiple
Finding Greatest Common Factor
Multiplication Facts (0-12)

This unit builds to the following future skills and
concepts:
Solving Formulas
Distributive Property
Converting Fractions, Decimals, and Percent

Additional Resources
Materials to support understanding and enrichment
Learning Checks
Questions Parents Can Use to Assess Understanding
Teaching videos made by WCPSS Teachers
WCPSS YouTube Channel Math Playlist
Adding and Subtracting Fractions Video Khan
Academy
Multiplying Fractions Video Khan Academy
Dividing Fractions Video Khan Academy
Dividing Fractions Review Game
Multiplication Rap - Flocabulary
Fractional Part Game
What is a reciprocal?

How do you add and subtract fractions with unlike
denominator?

How do you divide fractions using pictures?

If you were making a recipe and it called for cup of
sugar and you only had a -cup measuring cup,
what would you do?

Why would you need to understand how to
multiply a fraction times a fraction?

* Please note, the unit guides are a work in progress. If you have feedback or suggestions on improvement, please feel free to contact wakemiddle@wcpss.net.