EDEL 143B

Sample Lesson Plan

Learning Fractions Using Fraction Strips

Grade Level: 4 th Grade

Expected Outcomes:

Students will experience a multi modality hands-on math activity (a fraction game) that teaches fractions and their equivalents.
Students will work cooperatively with a partner to identify the correct combination of fractions that it takes to complete the whole.
Students will recognize some basic fraction equivalents in the fraction family of 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, and 1/16.

Room Setup:

Introduction:

Present the class with the prospect of learning fractions and their equivalents while playing The Fraction Game with a partner.
But, before we can play we need to make the fraction kit using five strips of different colored construction paper.
As they are instructed how to make the kit by cutting the strips into increasingly smaller pieces or fractions I will be reviewing the number of a particular fraction it takes to equal one-half.
Remind them that working cooperatively together and learning about fractions is more important than winning and helping your partner is part of the game.

Guided Practice:

First, I will model playing the game with a volunteer by using magnets to hold the pieces on the whiteboard so it is clearly visible as they follow along with their fraction kit.
As I am demonstrating how the game is played I will be showing how to fill in a simple scorecard on the overhead that will help to reinforce the concept of equivalent fractions.

Independent Practice:

Have them play the game with their partner as I walk around praising understanding and participation.
And finally, have them complete an example similar to their scorecard that checks for understanding.

Closure:

Share and compare results and encourage them to take their fraction kits home and play with their family. Approximate time 30 – 40 minutes.

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