Make multiplying fractions visual and hands-on with these Pattern Block Multiplying Fractions Task Cards! Students will practise multiplying fractions by building models with printable pattern blocks and seeing fraction multiplication as “a fraction of” another amount.

Perfect for introducing visual fraction models, reinforcing fraction multiplication after instruction, or supporting students who need a more concrete way to understand multiplying fractions. Students stay engaged working through the levelled challenges - and you'll love that the three difficulty levels make differentiation simple!

You’ll get:

• 12 multiplying fractions task cards containing 3 levels for differentiation
• Student recording sheet
• Answer key
• A Construction Zone activity mat for building models
• Teacher instructions
• Printable pattern block templates

Skills Covered

• Unit fraction × unit fraction
• Whole number × unit fraction
• Whole number × non-unit fraction
• Fraction × whole number
• Multiplying fractions using visual models
• Understanding multiplication as “a fraction of” another amount

Students love building the models with pattern blocks, and you’ll love how the activity helps make fraction multiplication feel more concrete and less confusing.

Additional Details

• Best suited for: 5th - 6th Grade
• Aligned to: CCSS 5.NF.B.4 and 5.NF.B.6
• Format: Printable PDF
• Physical pattern blocks not required - printable cut-outs included. Print on cardstock and laminate for a reusable centre.

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