Fractions for 5th Graders

Grade(s) Grade 5

Subject(s) Mathematics

Length of Lesson Approximately 3-5 Days

Lesson Understand a fraction as a statement of division, e.g., 2 3 = 2/3,

Overview/Rationale using simple fractions and pictures to represent
Given two fractions, express them as equivalent fractions with a
common denominator, but not necessarily a least common
denominator, e.g., 1/2 = 4/8 and 3/4 = 6/8

Curriculum Understand the process of finding common denominators and

Framework/Standard simplify fractions.
Extend understanding of fraction equivalence and ordering
Build fractions from unit fractions by applying and extending
previous understandings of operations on whole numbers

Learning Objectives At the end of this lesson students should be able to:
Properly distinguish the different between (GCF) Greatest Common
Factor from (LCD) Least Common Denominator
Create a visual representation of fraction equations

Technology Uses Smart Board/Overhead projector

o Demonstrate how to create a visual representation of
equivalent fractions
Google Drawings
o Have students create their fractions using google if they
choose
Inspiration 9.0
o Give a demonstration of how to create a diagram using
Inspiration 9.0
Equivalent Fractions link
o Give students practice to create a better understanding
Access to a Computer Scanner

Preparation/Materials
Paper
Pen/Pencil
Crayons/Color Pencils/Markers
These materials can be given to the students to aid in creating the
visual representation for fractions if chosen to make physical copies
to transfer into Inspiration 9.0
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Procedure Show how fractions with different denominators can be equal ( 3 =
2
6
)
Review examples of visual representations of fractions

Assessment Students are able to correctly identify equivalent fractions

Use Rubric below as a material to evaluate students understanding

(performance levels)

Unsatisfactory Proficient Exemplary Score

Original Visual There are no visual
Representation representations to
show equivalent
fractions
0 Points
Use of Colors Diagram is shown
with plain colors; i.e.
(objectives/grading criteria)
Only one set of visual Two or more sets of
representations are visual
present representations are
present
2 Points
5 Points
Diagram is shown
containing various

black, white, and colors

grey
3 Points
0 Points
Organization Images and words Images and words Images and words
are spread around are arranged clearly are arranged clearly
with no sense of and connected
clarity properly with arrows
0 Points 2 Points 5 Points
Content Visual representation Fractions are No errors found in
of fractions in the set equivalent, but the fraction sets nor
is not equivalent spelling/grammar spelling/grammar
errors are present
0 Points 5 Points 8 Points
Total Assignment Score: __ / 20