Unit 3
Student Learning Targets
Accelerated 6
Making Sense of Division
Size of Divisor and Size of Quotient
- When dividing, I know how the size of a divisor affects the quotient.
Meanings of Division
- I can explain how multiplication and division are related.
- I can explain two ways of interpreting a division expression such as
Dividing Fractions
How Many Groups?
- I can use a tape diagram to represent equal-size groups and to find the number of groups.
What Fraction of a Group?
- I can tell when a question is asking for the number of groups and that number is less than 1.
- I can use diagrams and multiplication and division equations to represent and answer “What fraction of a group?” questions.
How Much in Each Group? (Part 1)
- I can tell when a question is asking for the amount in one group.
- I can use diagrams and multiplication and division equations to represent and answer “How much in each group?” questions.
How Much in Each Group? (Part 2)
- I can find the amount in one group in different real-world situations.
Fractions in Lengths, Areas, and Volumes
Fractional Lengths
- I can use division and multiplication to solve problems involving fractional lengths.
Rectangles and Triangles with Fractional Lengths
- I can use division and multiplication to solve problems involving areas of rectangles with fractional side lengths.
- I can use division and multiplication to solve problems involving areas of triangles with fractional bases and heights.
Volume of Prisms
- I can solve volume problems that involve fractions.
- I know how to find the volume of a rectangular prism even when the edge lengths are not whole numbers.
Solving Problems Involving Fractions
- I can use mathematical expressions to represent and solve word problems that involve fractions.
Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Decimals
Using Decimals in a Shopping Context
- I can use decimals to make estimates and calculations about money.
Using Diagrams to Represent Addition and Subtraction
- I can use diagrams and vertical calculations to represent and reason about addition and subtraction of decimals.
- I can use place value to explain addition and subtraction of decimals.
- I know how to solve subtraction problems with decimals that require decomposing.
Adding and Subtracting Decimals with Many Non-Zero Digits
- I can solve problems that involve addition and subtraction of decimals.
Methods for Multiplying Decimals
- I can use area diagrams to represent and reason about multiplication of decimals.
- I can use place value and fractions to reason about the multiplication of decimals.