1. Multiplying Fractions by a whole number and multiplying fractions by fractions

2. There are a total of 6/3 or 2 whole rectangles
Multiplying fractions can be thought of as “groups of” 6 groups of 1/3 or 6 x 1/3
There are a total of 6/3 or 2 whole rectangles

3. Multiplication of fractions by a whole number can also be thought of a taking a part of a whole. 1/3 of 6 whole rectangles or 1/3 x 6
There are two rectangles in each set
Draw a smiley face in the bottom right hand side of your paper. 

4. This shows that 3 times the length of 2 inches is 6 inches
Multiplication of fractions can also be thought of as scaling. 1/3 of the line that is 6 inches long. That would be 1/3 of 6 inches.
6 in.
2 in.
2 in.
2 in.
1/3 x 6 in. = 2 in.
This shows that 3 times the length of 2 inches is 6 inches

5. Multiplying fractions by fractions 1/3 of ½
Shade in ½ of a rectangle
Then, cut the rectangle into thirds and shade one third of the rectangle.
The section that is colored both colors is your product.
1/3 of ½ is 1/6