State It Out

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a math exercise focused on the concept of multiplying fractions by whole numbers. It presents ten problems where a whole number is multiplied by a fraction, and for each, there is an example of how to lay out the calculation using repeated additions. The first problem is partially solved as an example, showing how multiplying by a fraction can be represented as adding the fraction to itself multiple times. Students are expected to complete the remaining problems by applying the concept illustrated in the example.

The worksheet aims to teach students the principle that multiplication of a whole number by a fraction can be conceptualized as repeated addition of the fraction. By breaking down multiplication into addition, it reinforces the understanding of multiplication as a series of additive steps. This exercise also helps students to become more comfortable with fractions and understand how they represent parts of a whole. Moreover, the worksheet provides a foundation for understanding how to scale quantities by fractional amounts, a key skill in math and real-world applications.