Students interpret the product (a/b) x q as 'a' parts of a partition of 'q' into 'b' equal parts, using set models and tape diagrams to find fractions of whole numbers.
A cumulative project where students design a structure meeting specific volume requirements and explain their mathematical reasoning.
Decomposing complex, non-overlapping solid figures into rectangular prisms to find total additive volume.
Solving real-world volume problems involving standard units like cubic inches, centimeters, and feet.
Applying volume formulas to solve for unknown dimensions (Length, Width, or Height).
Transitioning from B x h to the specific dimensions of length, width, and height (L x W x H).