Multiplying and Dividing Fractions – 5th Grade Math Curriculum Unit

This is a complete, structured 5th grade unit on multiplying and dividing fractions. It walks students from foundational understanding to full application, and the structure is built in so you are not piecing lessons together on your own.

Concepts are introduced with clear models, guided practice, and repeated opportunities to apply skills in different ways.

Skills covered

Students learn how to:

• Multiply fractions (including understanding why products can be smaller)
• Multiply mixed numbers
• Divide fractions and whole numbers using the reciprocal
• Add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers
• Apply fraction operations in real-world situations
• Convert measurements within customary and metric systems

What’s included

• Pre-assessment
• Daily warm-ups
• Teacher-friendly notes and guided instruction
• Practice worksheets (including word problems and performance tasks)
• Partner and independent practice
• Exit tickets for quick daily checks
• Mini-assessments throughout the unit
• Full unit assessment
• Student tracking sheets to monitor progress
• Digital assessments (Google Forms versions of all assessments)

How it works

Each skill follows the same lesson flow, so students know what to expect:

1. Warm-up
2. Notes and instruction
3. Practice (multiple formats)
4. Exit ticket
5. Assessment

The consistent structure across lessons makes it easy to stay organized and keep your pacing on track.

Good to know

• Everything is done for you, so there is no scrambling for extra practice.
• Skills progress from basic understanding to application.
• It is easy to differentiate and adjust pacing.
• The unit works for whole group, small group or intervention.

Quick facts

• Grade: 5
• CCSS: 5.MD.A.1, 5.NF.B.4, 5.NF.B.5, 5.NF.B.6, 5.NF.B.7
• Answer key: included

Bundles and related resources

If you are looking for a digital version, see the Multiplying and Dividing Fractions Digital Interactive Notebook for 5th Grade.

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