Unit Topic or Theme: Fractions

Grade: 3-5

Lesson Topic or Theme: Create and Compare Fractions

Lesson Objectives:

The Student will be able to

• use squares and number lines and written fractions to demonstrate the relationship between the numerator and denominator of a fraction.

• understand and create fractions that are equal to other fractions with different numbers representing the same part of a whole.

Instructional Technique:

• Group discussion to assess student understanding of fractions and fraction equivalents

• Demonstration on a projector or smartboard to show students how to navigate and work the game

• Homework will be used as an assessment tool

Instructional Materials:

• Smartboard, projector, or whiteboards that allow you to display a computer screen to students

• Computer, Laptop, Ipad, or Tablet with internet access

• Both handouts for students

• https://www.brainpop.com/games/satisfraction/

Theoretical Perspective:

A knowledge of fractions is a necessary building block for mathematical skills and thinking. Fractions are not only found in the math classroom but in everyday life. Confusion and lack of understanding surrounding fractions can lead to feelings of frustration surrounding fractions in the future. Therefore it is imperative for students to learn and demonstrate their understanding of fractions so they can build basic mathematical skills. The solidification of these skills will allow students to apply fractions to all areas of life in the future such as cooking, carpentry, and even sports.

Procedure:

1. Introductory Activity: At the start of class the Teacher will guide the students through a discussion on fractions. The discussion will serve as a review for students but will also allow the teacher to assess where the students understanding of fractions lies. If the students don’t seem ready for the activity the teacher will review in detail what fractions are, and what makes up a fraction.

2. Step By Step:

1. Using the projector or smartboard the teacher will display the Satisfraction game for students. The teacher will then speak to the students about the purpose of the game and how it will help them explore fractions.

2. Students will read the handout instructions in order to learn how to access the game. The teacher will walk around and help students if there is confusion. Once the class seems ready the teacher will instruct them to begin playing.

3. Once on the website, students will independently begin the game, The teacher will continue to walk around and make sure students are reading the games instructions, and understanding how to work the game.

4. Students will play the game until they reach level eight. Students should be encouraged to ask for help from the teacher and from classmates when confused.

5. As the students play the game they will complete the handout that is meant to be filled out as the progress through the levels.

6. While students wait for the rest of the class to complete level eight they should be encouraged to reflect on what they have learned, discuss with their neighbors what helped them complete certain levels, and explore other levels of the game if they wish. The teacher should use this time to make sure students are completing the handout.

    C. Closure : Once all students reach and complete level eight of the game the teacher should lead a class discussion on the game. Students should be asked to share what they liked about the game, what confused them, what strategies helped them complete the game etc. After the discussion the teacher will hand out the homework worksheet for assessment. The teacher will explain to students they will be graded for effort and not based on if their answers are correct.

  D. Adaptations:

E. Homework

The homework will be used as the formal evaluation of the students understanding of the lesson and the students activities online. The Homework handout is stapled to the back of this lesson plan and clearly labeled homework.

Evaluation:

1. Using the homework teacher has assigned the educator will be able to evaluate the students success in achieving the lesson objectives.

The student will be able to:

• use squares and number lines and written fractions to demonstrate the relationship between the numerator and denominator of a fraction.

• The teacher will be able to document completion of this task by grading questions one, two, and three on the homework and checking student understanding.

• The teacher will also be able to review the students in class handout to check student work and see if students are understanding how the squares and number lines can be used to represent a fraction and parts of a whole.

• understand and create fractions that are equal to other fractions with different numbers representing the same part of a whole.

• The teacher will be able to document completion of this task by grading questions four and five on the homework and checking for student understanding.

• The teacher will be able to review the handouts that were provided in class to check students work and to observe if students were able to comprehend that fractions have equivalent fractions and can use visual aids to demonstrate why these fractions are equal to each other.