Visual Fraction Division Workbook
6th Grade Math • Fraction division Lesson A: MOLE Day 1
MOLE Visual Fraction Division
Name:
Date:
C
CUBS Markup
- C Circle numbers (3, 1/2)
- U Underline details (labels)
- B Bracket the question [ ? ]
- S State answer sentence.
M
MOLE Solve
- M Markup using CUBS!
- O Organize: write a key/model.
- L Label steps & show work!
- E Evaluate: check reasonableness!
Model Study
Dividing Whole Numbers by Unit Fractions
Tyrese made 3 whole sandwiches for his picnic! He wants to give each person 1/2 of a sandwich. How many family members can he feed?
Draw 3 wholes. Split each in half (1/2).
Sandwich 1
1
1/2
2
1/2
Sandwich 2
3
1/2
4
1/2
Sandwich 3
5
1/2
6
1/2
Visual Takeaway
When we divide whole numbers by fractions, we cut the wholes into equal fractional pieces. There are 6 half-slices in 3 whole sandwiches!
Division Sentence 3 ÷ \( \frac{1}{2} \) = 6
1 Page 1: Strategy Map & Model
6th Grade Math • Exemplar Study Lesson A: MOLE Day 1
Exemplar Analysis: Caroline's Pies
Scholarly Work Sample (95%+ Grade) Problem 9
9. Caroline is baking pies for the teachers' lunch at her school. She plans to give every teacher \( \frac{1}{4} \) group size of a pie. She decides to bake 3 pies. total [Part A: How many complete pieces of pie will Caroline be able to serve to the teachers?]
Written Answer Sentence:
"Caroline will be able to serve 12 pieces of pie."
Student Math 3 ÷ 1/4 = 12
① CIRCLED "3 pies" & "1/4"
② BRACKETED "How many... teachers?"
③ LABELED "total" & "group size"
Analysis Checkpoint
Let's answer in friendly boxes!
1. What did the scholar do to mark up the problem? (Select all that apply)
Circled numbers (3, 1/4)
Labeled "total" & "group size"
Bracketed the question [ ? ]
Wrote a final answer sentence
2. How could this visual markup help YOU solve the problem?
It helps me find the exact numbers and labels before solving. It reminds me to write down the final units (pieces of pie).
Teacher Connection Prompt:
By dividing 3 whole pies into fourths, the student got 12 pieces because
each whole pie has exactly 4 quarters!
2 Page 2: Exemplar Study
6th Grade Math • Fraction Division Priority Practice • Part 1
Priority Practice: Problems 1 & 2
Problem 1
Jenny buys 6 pounds of pecans. If she puts 1/3 of a pound in each bag, how many bags can she make?
C U B S
Pre-drawn models (6 wholes split into 1/3s)
Bar 1:
1/3
1/3
1/3
Bar 2:
1/3
1/3
1/3
Bar 3:
1/3
1/3
1/3
Bar 4:
1/3
1/3
1/3
Bar 5:
1/3
1/3
1/3
Bar 6:
1/3
1/3
1/3
Answer Statement: Jenny can make ______ bags.
6 ÷ 1/3 = ______
Problem 2
Joseph has a 1/2 pound bag of candy. If he splits it between 4 friends, how much candy will each friend get?
C U B S
Pre-drawn models (1/2 bag divided by 4)
1/2 of the bag of candy:
Candy (1/2)
Empty
Divide candy half into 4 equal slices for his friends:
F1
F2
F3
F4
5
6
7
8
Answer Statement: Each gets ______ pound.
1/2 ÷ 4 = ______
3 Page 3: Practice 1 & 2
6th Grade Math • Fraction Division Priority Practice • Part 2
Priority Practice: Problems 3 & 4
Problem 3
Aniyah plans to cut her 1 whole birthday cake into sixths (1/6). How many guests can she serve if each guest gets one piece?
C U B S
Visual Birthday Cake
1 2 3 4 5 6
Each slice = 1/6 size
Select the Answer:
a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 6 e. 36
Answer Statement: Aniyah can serve ______ guests.
1 ÷ 1/6 = ______
Problem 4
It takes 1/4 yard of fabric to make a pillow. How many pillows could I make with 3 yards of fabric?
C U B S
3 Yards of Fabric split into 1/4s
Yard 1:
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
Yard 2:
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
Yard 3:
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
Select the Answer:
a. 3/4 b. 2 3/4 c. 3 1/4 d. 7 e. 12
Answer Statement: I can make ______ pillows.
3 ÷ 1/4 = ______
4 Page 4: Practice 3 & 4
Visual Fraction Division Do Now
6th Grade Math • Fraction Division Lesson Do Now: Day 1
Do Now: Lesson A MOLE Day 1
Name:
Team:
Question 1
Which of the following numbers is the largest?
(A) 334.921 (B) 334.912 (C) 335.921 (D) 335.912
H T O . t h th
334.921
334.912
335.921
335.912
Hint: Look at the Ones column first! Then Tenths & Hundredths.
Question 2
Order the cars from LEAST miles driven to MOST miles driven:
🚗 Car 1: 89,564 mi
🚗 Car 2: 98,645 mi
🚗 Car 3: 89,654 mi
Least
Middle
Most
Car ___
Car ___
Car ___
(A) Car 1, Car 2, Car 3 (B) Car 1, Car 3, Car 2 (C) Car 2, Car 3, Car 1 (D) Car 2, Car 1, Car 3
Question 3
Esteban walks 4,372 steps on Monday, 899 steps on Tuesday, and 5,832 steps on Wednesday. How many steps did he walk in all?
(A) 5,271 steps (B) 11,003 steps (C) 11,103 steps (D) 11,106 steps
Mon:
4372
Tue:
899
5832
Question 4
Amany has 2 boxes. Each box has 45 staples. He also has a jar with 19 staples. How many staples in all?
(A) 64 (B) 66 (C) 109 (D) 128
45
Box 1
45
Box 2
19
Jar
=
Total ______
Lesson A • Math Do Now
Visual Fraction Division Exit Ticket
6th Grade Math • Fraction Division Lesson Exit Ticket: Day 1
Exit Ticket: Lesson A MOLE Day 1
Name:
Team:
Problem 1
Imani has 3 éclair doughnuts. How many friends can Imani share with if each friend gets 1/4 of a doughnut?
Pre-drawn models (3 doughnuts cut into 1/4s)
Doughnut 1:
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
Doughnut 2:
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
Doughnut 3:
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
Answer Statement: Imani can share with ______ friends.
3 ÷ 1/4 = ______
Problem 2
Kamari’s grandma needs 1/6 of a yard of lace for each doll hat she makes. How many doll hats can she make with 6 yards of lace?
Pre-drawn Lace segments (6 wholes split into 1/6s)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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16
17
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19
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32
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35
36
Count each block to solve 6 ÷ 1/6!
Select the Answer:
a. 6 b. 36 c. 12 d. 1/36
Answer Statement: She can make ______ doll hats.
6 ÷ 1/6 = ______
Lesson A • Exit Ticket
Visual Fraction Division Homework
6th Grade Math • Fraction Division Lesson Homework: Day 1
Homework: Lesson A MOLE Day 1
Name:
Team:
Directions:
Use the pre-drawn box outlines to draw cut lines. Count the total pieces to solve each division problem!
- Solve: 4 ÷ \( \frac{1}{6} \) Draw 6ths in each bar
Answer =
- Solve: 2 ÷ \( \frac{1}{3} \) Draw 3rds in each bar
Answer =
- Solve: 1 ÷ \( \frac{1}{5} \) Draw 5ths in the bar
Answer =
- Solve: 2 ÷ \( \frac{1}{8} \) Draw 8ths in each bar
Answer =
Problem 5
Imani has 4 large cookies. She plans on serving 1/8 of a cookie to each of her guests at her birthday party. How many guests are at her party?
Pre-cut cookies (4 wholes split into 1/8s)
Total pieces = 4 × 8 = ______
Select the Answer:
a. 1/2 b. 12 c. 32 d. 1/32
Answer Statement: There are ______ guests at her party.
4 ÷ 1/8 = ______
Lesson A • Homework Sheet
