Multiplication with the Multiplication Table
Summary: (7 minutes, 4 seconds) In this video tutorial I review how to use a multiplication table to solve multiplication facts.
Why do I need to learn this?: Understanding and knowing one's multiplication facts helps with fluency. It also allows us to understand the relationship between repeated addition and multiplication. Remember, by grade six students can fluently multiply multi-digit decimals using the standard algorithm.
Worksheet(s): None
Resources: Multiplication table
Summary: (7 minutes, 4 seconds) In this video tutorial I review how to use a multiplication table to solve multiplication facts.
Why do I need to learn this?: Understanding and knowing one's multiplication facts helps with fluency. It also allows us to understand the relationship between repeated addition and multiplication. Remember, by grade six students can fluently multiply multi-digit decimals using the standard algorithm.
Worksheet(s): None
Resources: Multiplication table
multiplication_table.pdf | |
File Size: | 48 kb |
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Division with the Multiplication Table
Summary: (11 minutes, 11 seconds) In this video tutorial I go over how to use the multiplication table to solve a division fact.
Why do I need to learn this?: Learning how to divide fluently and using the standard algorithm is important. Using the multiplication table to help with those pesky division facts can move things along rather quickly.
Worksheet(s): None
Resources: Multiplication Table
Summary: (11 minutes, 11 seconds) In this video tutorial I go over how to use the multiplication table to solve a division fact.
Why do I need to learn this?: Learning how to divide fluently and using the standard algorithm is important. Using the multiplication table to help with those pesky division facts can move things along rather quickly.
Worksheet(s): None
Resources: Multiplication Table
multiplication_table.pdf | |
File Size: | 48 kb |
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Finding the Least Common Multiple
Summary: (8 minutes, 37 seconds) In this video tutorial I review what the Least Common Multiple is and how to find it using a multiplication table.
Why do I need to learn this?: We need to know how to find the LCM of two or more numbers to help us with adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators. We also need the LCM to solve various kinds of real-world problems.
Worksheet(s): None
Resources: Multiplication Table
Summary: (8 minutes, 37 seconds) In this video tutorial I review what the Least Common Multiple is and how to find it using a multiplication table.
Why do I need to learn this?: We need to know how to find the LCM of two or more numbers to help us with adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators. We also need the LCM to solve various kinds of real-world problems.
Worksheet(s): None
Resources: Multiplication Table
multiplication_table.pdf | |
File Size: | 48 kb |
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Equivalent Fractions and Ratios
Summary: (12 minutes, 1 second) In this video tutorial I model how to use the multiplication table to find equivalent fractions and the missing quantities in a ratio table.
Why do I need to learn this?: It is important to rewrite fractions using equivalent fractions. It allows us to add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators. It is also important to find the missing quantities in a ratio table. Remember, finding equivalent fractions and equivalent ratios requires the same steps!
Worksheet(s): None
Resources: Multiplication Table
Summary: (12 minutes, 1 second) In this video tutorial I model how to use the multiplication table to find equivalent fractions and the missing quantities in a ratio table.
Why do I need to learn this?: It is important to rewrite fractions using equivalent fractions. It allows us to add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators. It is also important to find the missing quantities in a ratio table. Remember, finding equivalent fractions and equivalent ratios requires the same steps!
Worksheet(s): None
Resources: Multiplication Table
multiplication_table.pdf | |
File Size: | 48 kb |
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Cross Simplifying
Summary: (7 minutes, 40 seconds) In this video I review how to simplify fractions before multiplying, or what I refer to as cross simplify before you multiply!
Why do I need to learn this?: Simplifying fractions before multiplying them will make simplifying the product much easier. In fact, if done correctly there should be no need to simplify the product. It will have been done for you!
Worksheet(s): None.
Resources: None.
Summary: (7 minutes, 40 seconds) In this video I review how to simplify fractions before multiplying, or what I refer to as cross simplify before you multiply!
Why do I need to learn this?: Simplifying fractions before multiplying them will make simplifying the product much easier. In fact, if done correctly there should be no need to simplify the product. It will have been done for you!
Worksheet(s): None.
Resources: None.
How to Rewrite a Fraction Greater than One as a Mixed Number
Summary: (4 minutes and 37 seconds) In this video, I review how to rewrite fractions greater than one (improper fractions) as a mixed number.
Why do I need to learn this?: Some times our answers need to be written as a mixed number. Knowing and understanding how to rewrite a fraction greater than one as a mixed number is an essential skill in mathematics.
Worksheet(s): None
Resources: Fraction strips
Summary: (4 minutes and 37 seconds) In this video, I review how to rewrite fractions greater than one (improper fractions) as a mixed number.
Why do I need to learn this?: Some times our answers need to be written as a mixed number. Knowing and understanding how to rewrite a fraction greater than one as a mixed number is an essential skill in mathematics.
Worksheet(s): None
Resources: Fraction strips
fraction_strips_by_booher.pdf | |
File Size: | 18 kb |
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How to Rewrite a Mixed Number as a Fraction Greater Than One
Summary: (5 minutes, 30 seconds) In this video, I review how to rewrite a mixed number as a fraction greater than one (improper fraction).
What do I need to learn this?: When multiplying and dividing mixed numbers we must first rewrite the mixed numbers as fractions greater than one.
Worksheet(s): None
Resources: Fraction Strips
Summary: (5 minutes, 30 seconds) In this video, I review how to rewrite a mixed number as a fraction greater than one (improper fraction).
What do I need to learn this?: When multiplying and dividing mixed numbers we must first rewrite the mixed numbers as fractions greater than one.
Worksheet(s): None
Resources: Fraction Strips
fraction_strips_by_booher.pdf | |
File Size: | 18 kb |
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Dividing Fractions
Summary: (17 minutes, 20 seconds) In this video, I review how we divide fractions using pictorial (drawings) representation.
Why do I need to learn this?: It's important to not only understand how to divide fractions but to also interpret the quotient. Using pictures and fraction strips can deepen one's understanding of dividing fractions.
Worksheet(s): None.
Resources: Fraction strips
Summary: (17 minutes, 20 seconds) In this video, I review how we divide fractions using pictorial (drawings) representation.
Why do I need to learn this?: It's important to not only understand how to divide fractions but to also interpret the quotient. Using pictures and fraction strips can deepen one's understanding of dividing fractions.
Worksheet(s): None.
Resources: Fraction strips
fraction_strips_by_booher.pdf | |
File Size: | 18 kb |
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How to Divide Mixed Numbers by Fractions
Summary: (14 minutes) In this video, I review how to divide a mixed number by a fraction.
Why do I need to learn this?: It's not always about dividing a fraction by a fraction. Some times we have to divide a mixed number by a fraction. Please review how to rewrite a mixed number as a fraction greater than one (improper fraction).
Worksheet(s): None
Resources: Fraction Strips
Summary: (14 minutes) In this video, I review how to divide a mixed number by a fraction.
Why do I need to learn this?: It's not always about dividing a fraction by a fraction. Some times we have to divide a mixed number by a fraction. Please review how to rewrite a mixed number as a fraction greater than one (improper fraction).
Worksheet(s): None
Resources: Fraction Strips
fraction_strips_by_booher.pdf | |
File Size: | 18 kb |
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Dividing a Mixed Number by a Fraction with Worksheet
Summary: (17 minutes, 2 seconds)This video/tutorial is a follow-up to the previous video on dividing a mixed number by a fraction. However, with this video I've included a helpful worksheet.
Why do I need to learn this?: It's not always about dividing a fraction by a fraction. Some times we have to divide a mixed number by a fraction. Please review how to rewrite a mixed number as a fraction greater than one (improper fraction). Follow along with the included worksheet!
Worksheet: Dividing a Mixed Number by Fraction
Resources: Fraction Strips
Summary: (17 minutes, 2 seconds)This video/tutorial is a follow-up to the previous video on dividing a mixed number by a fraction. However, with this video I've included a helpful worksheet.
Why do I need to learn this?: It's not always about dividing a fraction by a fraction. Some times we have to divide a mixed number by a fraction. Please review how to rewrite a mixed number as a fraction greater than one (improper fraction). Follow along with the included worksheet!
Worksheet: Dividing a Mixed Number by Fraction
Resources: Fraction Strips
dividing_a_mixed_number_by_fraction_ws.pdf | |
File Size: | 300 kb |
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fraction_strips_by_booher.pdf | |
File Size: | 18 kb |
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