Fractions By Diana Ayala

Introduction

In this lesson we will be learning about Fractions. I will be introducing fractions as parts of a whole.

You will be drawing a square and a circle divided into 4 equal parts and a hexagon divided into 6 equal parts.

You will also be learning how to fold your square's in half and also to create fourths.

Using construction paper or a strip of paper you can fold the paper in half to show two halves, then fold again to show quarters, and then fold again to show eighths.

We will also play a game to have some fun!!!!

While we are learning about fractions do not forget about the following question?

How do you divide whole objects into equal parts?

Task

Week 1 May 8th-12th	We as a class will go over fractions of a square, circle, and hexagon.
Week 2 May 15th-19th	We will play a game called Uncover, to learn the importance of equivalent fractions.
Week 3 May 22nd-26th	I will be working individually with student who need extra support and also challenge those students who need it. We will also have a review worksheet before the quiz!
Week 4 May 29th-June 2nd	Quiz time!!! Don't worry you will do great!

Process

Whole Group Instruction:

Give each student the strips of construction paper and a number 10 envelope.
Give students directions to cut and label the strips.
Ask students to take a strip of a particular color, fold it in half, and cut it into two pieces.
Have students label each piece 1/2.
At this point, review the rational for the one half notation by explaining that the whole has been divided into two pieces of the same size, and that each piece is one of the two pieces, and that the 1/2 notation means one of two equal pieces.
You will choose a color for the next strip and have students fold it and cut it into four equal pieces. Talk about each piece being one of fourth and ask students to label each piece as 1/4.
Now have your students fold, cut, and label a third strip into eighths.
Students will leave the fourth strip whole and label it 1 or 1/1.
Each student now has a Fraction Kit. Helping them fold and cut their own kit helps them to relate the fractional notation to the concrete pieces and compare the sizes of the fractional parts as well.
Have the students label the back of their pieces with their initials or names and place them into the envelopes you have given them.