These 7 math tasks evaluate a student's understanding of comparing and ordering fractions and decimals, multiplying fractions by whole numbers, dividing whole numbers by fractions, and solving real world problems that are relevant to 5th and 6th graders. By using problem-based learning, students develop their own strategies for computing with fractions, decimals and whole numbers to make sense of real life problems.
When administering these tasks, I use the phrases "Illustrate and explain" o