1. Topic-
Writing Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions for Shaded Regions
 
2. Content-
fraction
mixed number
improper fraction
 
3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
1.Students will be able to create mixed numbers.
2. Students will be able to create improper fractions.
 
4. Objectives-
1. Students will be able to create mixed numbers when given shaded figures with 90% accuracy.
2. Students will be able to create improper fractions when given shaded figures with 90% accuracy.
 
5. Materials and Aids-
Worksheet, ALEKS program
 
6. Procedures/Methods-

A. Introduction-

1.Introduce vocabulary
2.Introduce shaded images
 

B. Development-

1. Show how a full shaded figure equals one whole.
2. Show how fractions are created using shaded figures
 

C. Practice-

1. Put 2 examples on the white board and have the students complete in notebooks.
2. Give worksheet and help as needed.
 

D. Independent Practice-

1. Go to ALEKS
2. Students will look for the lesson named "Writing a mixed number and an improper fraction for a shaded region.
 

E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-

1Allow for used of manipulatives to show shaded sections better.
 

F. Checking for understanding-

1. Mastery of lesson on ALEKS
2. Worksheet grade of 90% or higher.
 

G. Closure-

1. Check for understanding
2. Give fraction homework.
 

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