Word Problems Involving Fractions 3 Worksheet

Grades
5
Standards
5.NF.B.6
Formats
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About the Word Problems Involving Fractions 3 Worksheet

Word Problems Involving Fractions 3 is an engaging mathematics worksheet that connects fraction concepts to real-world spending scenarios. This interactive and printable worksheet, that aligns with the Common Core State Standards, Word Problems Involving Fractions 3 challenges students to work backward from remaining quantities to determine original amounts using fractions.

The worksheet features an age-appropriate problem about arcade tickets and purchases, making mathematics relevant to students' experiences. With a supporting illustration of a fish tank and ample workspace for calculations, students can organize their approach to solving this inverse fraction problem. The problem requires students to understand that the remaining tickets represent the unused fraction, demonstrating a more sophisticated application of fractional reasoning.

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

  • Working backward with fractions to find original quantities
  • Understanding complementary fractions and their relationships
  • Solving real-world spending problems involving fractions
  • Organizing multi-step fraction problems logically

Learning Outcomes

  • Students will determine original quantities using fractions with 85% accuracy
  • Students will demonstrate understanding of inverse fraction operations
  • Students will solve word problems involving spending and remainders
  • Students will show clear mathematical reasoning in their work

Cognitive

  • This interactive worksheet develops inverse problem-solving skills
  • Students learn to analyze complex fraction relationships

Psychomotor

  • The worksheet enhances mathematical writing and organization
  • Students practice structured solution presentation

Affective

  • This interactive worksheet builds confidence through relevant scenarios
  • Students develop persistence in solving complex problems

Reinforce

  • The worksheet encourages discussion of problem-solving strategies
  • Students learn to explain their mathematical thinking process

Tags

word problems, fractions, inverse operations, mathematical reasoning, real-world applications, spending problems, problem-solving strategies, complementary fractions, mathematical thinking, elementary math, story problems, mathematical interpretation, solution organization, practical mathematics, money math

Publisher: Workybooks
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Written by:Jessica Campbell
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Illustrated by: Sagar Kumar

Common core standards covered

5.NF.B.6
Solve real world problems involving multiplication of fractions and mixed numbers, e.g., by using visual fraction models or equations to represent the problem.

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