Fraction Scaling Decisions and Error Checks Worksheet
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Fraction Scaling Decisions and Error Checks Worksheet
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Directions
- Fill in each blank carefully.
- Circle or mark the best answer for each multiple-choice question.
- Match each prompt to the best option before writing your answer.
- Use the larger space to show your thinking on word problems.
1. Multiplying 9 by 2/3 should give a product that is __ than 9.
2. Which product best shows scaling up?
3. Match the factor to the scaling effect: 3/4
Match with:
Answer:
4. 4/5 x 15 = __
5. Why should 2/3 x 12 be less than 12 before you even compute?
6. Which student answer is reasonable for 3 x 5/6?
7. Match the situation to the best expression: three fourths of 28 books
Match with:
Answer:
8. If a student says 1/2 x 8 = 16, what mistake did the student likely make?
9. 1 1/2 x 8 = __
10. A recipe uses 3/4 cup of oats per batch. How many cups are needed for 6 batches?
📋 Teacher Answer Key
1. less
2. 6 x 1 1/3
3. scales the quantity down
4. 12
5. Because two thirds is less than one whole, so it scales the original quantity down
6. 2 1/2
7. 28 x 3/4
8. The student treated multiplying by one half like doubling instead of taking half of the quantity
9. 12
10. 4 1/2 cups of oats