Word Problem - Based Division Problems Worksheet

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5.NF.B.7.A
5.NF.B.7

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About the Word Problem-Based Division Problems Worksheet

Word Problem-Based Division Problems offers students a comprehensive approach to understanding and solving real-world mathematical situations involving division with fractions. This interactive and printable worksheet, that aligns with the Common Core State Standards, Word Problem-Based Division Problems presents students with engaging scenarios that require them to apply their knowledge of fraction division in practical contexts. The worksheet begins with a detailed example problem about dividing a pie into equal pieces, providing a clear model of how to approach and solve similar problems.

Throughout the six-page worksheet, students encounter diverse word problems involving everyday situations such as sharing pizzas, measuring ingredients for recipes, planning garden layouts, and organizing school activities. Each problem is carefully structured to help students develop their problem-solving skills while strengthening their understanding of fraction division. The worksheet provides ample space for students to show their work, encouraging them to demonstrate their mathematical reasoning and solution strategies systematically.

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

Converting word problems into mathematical expressions involving division
Understanding real-world applications of fraction division
Interpreting and solving problems involving measurements and quantities
Simplifying fractional answers to their lowest terms

Learning Outcomes

Students will solve at least 8 out of 10 word problems correctly using appropriate division strategies
Students will accurately convert verbal descriptions into mathematical equations in 90% of the problems
Students will demonstrate proper fraction simplification in all solutions

Cognitive

Students will analyze word problems in this interactive worksheet to identify relevant information
Apply division strategies to solve complex real-world scenarios

Psychomotor

Practice organizing mathematical work clearly in the worksheet format
Develop precision in writing numerical expressions and solutions

Affective

Build confidence in approaching word problems through the interactive worksheet
Develop persistence in solving multi-step mathematical problems

Reinforce

Share problem-solving strategies with peers while working on worksheet problems
Participate in interactive discussions about different approaches to division problems

Common Core Standards Covered

5.NF.B.7

Apply and extend previous understandings of division to divide unit fractions by whole numbers and whole numbers by unit fractions.1

5.NF.B.7.a

Interpret division of a unit fraction by a non-zero whole number, and compute such quotients. For example, create a story context for (1/3) ÷ 4, and use a visual fraction model to show the quotient. Use the relationship between multiplication and division to explain that (1/3) ÷ 4 = 1/12 because (1/12) × 4 = 1/3.