Fraction Classroom · 2.0.0 · Student pages
Area Product Garden: teaching companion
Interpret a fraction product as overlap in a specified unit area. Student pages include two diagnostic probes, a reteaching check, and the original exit ticket. The teacher copy includes the complete lesson preparation, teaching sequence, diagnostic responses, all original question guides, and updated rubrics.
Anonymous group code: __________ Date: __________
Diagnostic probes
Explain or draw your reasoning. Your teacher will use these responses to choose what to revisit.
d2. Does the denominator twelve count only the shaded cells or all cells in the whole unit square?
Check after reteaching
Complete this check independently after discussing the model.
r1. Show 1/2 × 2/3 on a unit square. What fraction overlaps?
Exit ticket
Complete both original exit questions independently. Use a drawing or explanation when asked.