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Lesson Plan
Lesson 6: Fractions in Everyday Life – Problem Solving
60 minutes | Suitable for Grades: 1 - 2A 60 minute lesson in which students will solve simple word problems involving fractions.
This lesson plan includes the following resources:
Lesson Plan
Tuning In
- Play the Pizza Fraction Bingo as a class, using the cards which show the fraction written in words.
Teacher Instruction
- Project the Problem Solving Mat on the board. Write the following word problem: Jane and Bob were having a sleepover. They ordered some pizza. Jane ate ¼ of a pizza. Bob ate ¾ of a pizza. How many pizzas did Jane and Bob eat altogether? Demonstrate to the students how to solve the problem using the problem solving mat. Discuss the answer as a class.
Guided/Independent Learning
- Provide the students with a laminated copy of the problem solving mat used in the previous activity. As a class, complete the first word problem on page 12 of the Fractions Worksheet Pack – Lower Grades. Encourage the students use their problem solving mat. Allow the students to copy their answer and drawing on their worksheet.
- Support the students to complete the second word problem using their problem solving mat. Discuss the answer as a class, then allow the students to then copy their answer and drawing on their worksheet.
- Monitor and support the students to independently complete the remaining problems on page 12, using their problem solving mat as a scaffold.
Wrapping Up
- Discuss the answers of the worksheet with the students. Allow the students to self-correct their worksheets in order to provide them with immediate feedback.
Differentiation
Extending Students
- Write additional word problems on the board for fast finishers to complete.
Supporting Students
- Allow students who are finding the problem solving task challenging to work with a friend.
Assessment Strategies
Suggested Assessment Strategies
- used strategic whole class or individual questioning
- observed student participation during learning activities
- recorded student progress on a checklist
- annotated student work samples
- collected and reviewed student work samples
- facilitated whole class or peer feedback sessions
- encouraged student self-reflection
- administered formal assessment tasks.
NSW Curriculum alignment
- MA1-7NA
FractionsandDecimals - represents and models halves, quarters and eighths
Victorian Curriculum alignment
- VCMNA110
Recognise and interpret common uses of halves, quarters and eighths of shapes and collections
Australian Curriculum alignment
- ACMNA033
Recognise and interpret common uses of halves, quarters and eighths of shapes and collections
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really exited to try this problem solving program with the kids – i will. post a feedback as soon as oi present this to the kids.
Christina Gill · Aug 8th, 2018
Looking forward to hearing about how this resource translates into your classroom, Christina!
Stephanie (Teach Starter) · Aug 9th, 2018