1. Topic-
Multiplying fractions and mixed fractions
 
2. Content-
fraction
proper fraction
improper fraction
whole numbers
 
3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
1.Define and differentiate key vocabulary words
2.Understand and show the process of changing a mixed fraction to an improper fraction
3.multiply and divide correctly to convert an improper fraction into a proper fraction
 
4. Objectives-
1.Students will be able to define and label each part of a mixed fraction
2.Convert a mixed fraction into an improper fraction
3.Multiply correctly across
4.Divide to convert an improper fraction into a mixed fraction again.
 
5. Materials and Aids-
Promethean board, document camera, markers, laptop, worksheet, white boards.
 
6. Procedures/Methods-

A. Introduction-

1.Use students' background knowledge on multiplying and dividing as a prompt
2.Properly label the parts of a mixed fraction
3.Define each part
 

B. Development-

1.Model the process of changing a mixed fraction into an improper one.
2.Multiplying the fractions across
3.Using division to change an improper fraction into a proper fraction.
 

C. Practice-

1.Practice problems on the board
2.Exit slip questions
 

D. Independent Practice-

1.Multiplying fractions worksheet
2. Exit Ticket Questions
 

E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-

1.Working in small groups as a means to help students that need assistance in learning the material
2.Using paraeducator to help work on one on ones.
 

F. Checking for understanding-

1.Using white boards to write and show the correct answer to teacher
2.Using promethean board to call students up to answer the question
 

G. Closure-

Relate it to their own experience (application in life; construction, Designers, Engineers, etc.)
 
7. Evaluation-
Using the exit ticket as a tool to measure progress
 

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