This lesson covers key terms such as mixed number, improper fraction, whole number, thirds, fourths, one and one-third, etc.
This lesson emphasizes strategies for converting mixed numbers into improper fractions and vice versa. It also encourages students to see the relationship between factors and the final product in relation to the whole number part and the fractional part.
Students can expect a warm-up activity to recall fraction of a fraction concepts, followed by tasks that involve multiplying mixed numbers by whole numbers, fractions, and other mixed numbers. The class also includes opportunities for reflection and assessment.