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Introduction
Now that we have finished the
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introduction of fractions in the
classroom it is time to move on to
multiplying and dividing fractions in
our new unit! During this section we
introduced the importance of fractions Family/Student
and how they play a role both inside
and outside of the classroom. We did involvement
hands on projects where the students If your student is one of which is
were able to explore their struggling with multiplying and dividing
understandings of fractions in the real fractions I will send them home with a
world. Now we are going to apply this packet that they can ask for help on. I will
knowledge to further their send home an answer key as well.
understanding by introducing it to new Some other resources that can be used
applications such as multiplication and are below. . .
division! Students will work with a quilt http://www.mathplayground.com/fractions
work project where they design their _mult.html
own little square and then use it as a here is a link in which students can get
manipulative with the whole class to more practice at home to help further
format a quilt and show how each one their understanding.
is a portion of the fraction, while
learning about multiplication. Students
will also work with flashcard testing, Objectives and
where they will advance their speed
and accuracy throughout the unit.
Standards
Students will also be able to visualize Because of this lesson each student will
fractions in the real world through a be able to apply fractions to the real
fun activity of a pizza party which a world. Students will also be able to
letter will be sent out about towards multiply and divide fractions improving
the end of the unit! their mathematical knowledge, and
overall knowledge of fractions.
Standard:CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NF.B.4
apply and extend previous
Assessment/Student
understandings of multiplication to
multiply afraction or whole number by a
Voicefraction
Once the students are introduced to
3 Part Grading
the topic they will have one one ones
with me while
60% -working through
Effort, as the
math is a large cognitive
project. Checking in with
development skill. the students
will allow 20%
for me to be disposition,
- Childs able to notice
wereif they willing
they needtoadditional
learn? help. Students
will also be given the opportunity
20% - accuracy to fill
on their worksheets and
out exit slips periodically in which
packets throughout the unit they
can reference back to and make note
of their growth throughout the unit