ED 345 Calvin College Teacher Intern Lesson Plan Template

Teacher Intern: Kennedey DeRuiter Date: March 15, 2018

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Grade Level: 4 grade Subject/ Topic: Comparing Fractions

Approx. time spent planning this lesson: 1 hour

DOMAIN 1: PLANNING & PREPARATION
Main Focus: Equal Fractions
Brief Context: After working with equivalent fractions, students will continue comparing fractions that
are unequal.

Prerequisite Knowledge/Skills: Reading, making equal parts, fraction vocabulary

Objectives:

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.NF.A.3.A
Understand two fractions as equivalent (equal) if they are the same size, or the same point on a
number line

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.NF.A.3
Explain equivalence of fractions in special cases, and compare fractions by reasoning about their
size.

Assessment:
Worldview Integration: Learning fractions might be a tedious math task, but I will strive to make it
relevant and exciting as I value each students learning experience around this practical skill.

Instructional Resources: Everyday Mathematics

Universal Design for Learning Networks/Domains (see UDL Guidelines )

RECOGNITION STRATEGIC AFFECTIVE
Multiple Means of Multiple Means of Expression Multiple Means of
Representation Engagement
Options for Perception Options for action/interaction Options for recruiting
Cards interest
Verbal explanation Cutting
Talking and interaction Game
Game worksheet

Options for Options for Expression Options for Sustaining Effort

Language/Symbols Sentence frames & Persistence

Options for Comprehension Options for Executive Options for Self-Regulation

Function

DOMAIN 2: THE CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT

COVENANT MANAGEMENT: Relationship & community building students work together for
vocabulary activity, sharing with partners.
CONDUCT MANAGEMENT: Remind students of expectations of discussion, instruction:
raising hands before answering a question or listening quietly when receiving instruction.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT: Students working around the room playing Fraction Top-It.
DOMAIN 3: INSTRUCTION
CONTENT MANAGEMENT: THE LESSON
Motivation/Opening/Intro:
Review: compare two unequal fractions under document camera.
How are they similar? Are the pieces the same size? ½ is bigger than ¼
Why is ½ bigger than one fourth?

Use fractions cards to compare ½ and ¼. Using our fraction cards, we can see which is bigger and
smaller.

We are going to play a game that helps us practice comparing fractions and finding which is greater
and which is smaller. First we will cut out our cards. This might take a long time but when you are
finished, find someone else who is finished and you can play with them.

Here is how the game works: (directions shown on doc cam) Fraction Top It
1. You both flip your cards over at the same time.
2. Decide whose fraction is greater
3. Record the round
4. Winner keeps the two cards.
*You must record at least 5 rounds, after than just keep playing. *
(10-15 min)

If time remains, have students work on Comparing Fractions worksheet as an assessment tool.

Closure:
Share thoughts about comparing fractions. Is it always easy to know right away which one is bigger?
Is it helpful to use the fraction flash cards?
Why might it be important

DOMAIN #4: PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

CANDIDATE NOTED EVIDENCE OF PROFESSIONALISM: Addressing students as ‘class’
‘students’ ‘fourth graders’. Employ wait time, calling on different students, talking with a calm, patient
voice, dress professionally.
Fully prepared with materials and sufficient copies.