Multiplying fractions by fractions word problems

The topic  is under the 5th Grade Math Mission. This exercise has some word problems that involve multiplying fractions by fractions.

Types of Problems
There are two types of problems in this exercise:


 * 1) Find the answer: This problem describes a situation and the answer will come from multiplying fractions together. The student solves the problem and writes the answer in the space provided.Mfbfwp1.png
 * 2) Should multiply: This problem describes a story and then asks whether or not multiplication of the numbers would be the correct way to get the solution. The student selects yes or no.Mfbfwp2.png

Strategies
This exercise is medium to get accuracy badges because it always asks for multiplication of fractions. The speed badges are easy once you get into the groove and know what to look for on the yes or no question.
 * 1) The numbers are small so calculators are not a great help.
 * 2) On the Should multiply problem it seemed easier to perform the multiplication first and then decide if that answer was reasonable in context.