5th Grade Dividing Fractions Worksheets & Notes, Word Problems with Models

Are your students struggling with dividing fractions word problems? Try these 5th Grade Dividing Fractions with Models Worksheets (Word Problems).  After 8 pages of fifth grade dividing fractions notes and dividing fractions worksheets, your students will be word problem experts!  This lesson packet is the perfect supplement to your core curriculum or a great resource for math intervention!

Best of all, this Dividing Fractions Word Problems Packet requires NO PREP! Just print and teach!

The focus of this lesson is on dividing fractions with models in word problems.  Looking for something else? Find it here: 5th Grade Multiplying & Dividing Fractions Unit

This Dividing Fractions Word Problems packet includes: 

✅ Scripted Instructional Guide

✅ Teacher Lead Problem-Set

✅ Partner Practice

✅ 3-page Independent Practice

✅ Challenge Page for Early Finishers

✅ Exit Quiz

✅ Detailed Answer Key

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What are teachers saying about this Dividing Fractions with Models packet? 

• ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “My students were very engaged with this lesson. It really helped those who needed additional practice with modeling!” -Jessica B. 
• ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I love using your resources to supplement the math program we have!  Breaking it up by ‘I do, We do, You do’ really helps to scaffold for students.” -Tatianna Q. 
• ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I love the format of Sally’s lessons. They all follow the same predictable pattern so students know exactly what to expect and where to look for help!” -Julie R. 
• ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Love the modeling of fractions with this activity to help with the conceptual understanding of fractions!”  -Delayna L. 

How can I use these Dividing Fractions Word Problems?  

• Supplement your core curriculum
• Reteach or remediation lesson
• Small group math intervention 
• Tutoring or homeschool 
• Test-prep

What type of word problems can I expect to find in this Dividing Fractions with Models packet? 

• Each word problem in this lesson involves a whole number divided by a unit fraction or a unit fraction divided by a whole number. 
• A tricky component of fraction division is that students have to read the problem carefully to determine which quantity is the dividend and which is the divisor.  So far, students have only known division to mean “the big number divided by the small number” and suddenly all bets are off!  By modeling, students dig deep into the true meaning of the story and build conceptual understanding for future fraction word problems. 
• After students model the dividend (the quantity that is being divided) they split it into equal groups according to the divisor. 
• Finally, students label their answer to show they understand what the answer means in the context of the story.  
• Overwhelmed by modeling?  The detailed answer key and scripted instructional guide will walk you through exactly how to break this down for students so they understand dividing fractions at a foundational level! 

What does Sally’s “gradual release model” entail? 

• Sally’s lessons follow an “I Do, We Do, You Do” format.  A math concept is introduced whole group, students then practice with a partner, and finish with independent work time.  This deliberate scaffolding keeps students from feeling defeated or frustrated! 
• Sally’s packets also build slowly in difficulty.  We meet students where they are, regardless of level.  As students gain confidence, the problems get progressively harder.  Not all students will complete all problems and that is by design!  
• Each packet finishes with a “Challenge Page” for anyone who needs something extra!  

In addition to the deliberate scaffolding, this Dividing Fractions Word Problems lesson includes an instructional guide jam-packed with teaching hacks and best practices.  There is also a “Misconceptions” section that allows you to be one step ahead of mistakes students are most likely to make.

This Dividing Fractions with Models packet is common core aligned to 5th grade standard 5.NF.7c (dividing fractions word problems). 

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5th Grade Dividing Fractions with Models Mini-Unit 

5th Grade Multiplying & Dividing Fractions Unit

Looking for other ways to practice dividing fractions with models? 

• Dividing Fractions Word Problems Assessment (5.NF.7c) 
• Choosing the Operation with Fractions: Word Problem Game
• 5th Grade Fractions: Constructed Response Bundle
• 5th Grade Fractions: Assessment Bundle

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