1. Topic-
Fractions
 
2. Content-
Finding part of a whole number.
 
3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
Students will find the parts of a number.
 
4. Objectives-
Students will show 80% proficiency on a worksheet.
 
5. Materials and Aids-
Computer, Internet, worksheets, Houghton Mifflin math book, overhead projector, white boards and markers.
 
6. Procedures/Methods-

A. Introduction-

Ask students to find 1/2 of a few numbers. Now, ask them to find 1/4 of those same numbers. What is similar? What is different?
 

B. Development-

Demonstrate the process of finding part of a number. Show students the fraction 2/3 and demonstrate how to find 2/3 of 15. How would you do it? (After each step, have students work the problem with you.) First, divide the total number by the denominator of the fraction. (15/3=5) Then, multiply the quotient by the numerator of the fraction. (2x5=10) When your answer is complete, have students self assess by showing "fist to five" (their understanding thus far).
 

C. Practice-

Using whiteboards, ask students to do 5 or 6 problems with you as a class. Practice writing the problem, hiding it, and showing it. For practice, do #1-5 from the pretest. Check for understanding (self-assessment).
 

D. Independent Practice-

Assign problems 1-10, and have students work problems on notebook paper. Take up the paper at the end of the lesson and check for understanding.
 

E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-

Use enrichment page for students who attained 90% or greater from the pretest.
 

F. Checking for understanding-

Check during development, practice, and independent practice. Use formative assessment, self-assessment, post-assessment, and pre-assessment data.
 

G. Closure-

If time permits, go over #6-10 from pretest.
 
7. Evaluation-
Grade #1-10 and check for understanding. Students should have at least 80% proficiency. If not, reteach the following day.
 
8. Teacher Reflection-
Check for student understanding. If students have not shown at least 80% proficiency, evaluate method of delivery for next lesson.
 

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