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| Which subject | Mathematics |
| What topic | Half, thirds, fourths |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 2 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Half, Thirds, Fourths
Year/Grade 2
Mathematics
30 minutes
20 students
This lesson aligns with the common core standards for mathematics, specifically focusing on understanding fractions as numbers (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.NF.A.1, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.NF.A.2).
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Fractions | 5 | Begin with a brief introduction to fractions. Discuss what fractions are and why they are useful in everyday life. Introduce the terms halves, thirds, and fourths. |
| 2 | Guided Exploration | 10 | Use fraction circles or bars to demonstrate the concepts of halves, thirds, and fourths. Engage students in identifying these fractions visually. |
| 3 | Hands-on Activity | 8 | Distribute scissors and paper. Have students cut out shapes (e.g., circles or squares) and divide them into halves, thirds, and fourths. Allow them to glue their pieces onto a worksheet. |
| 4 | Independent Practice | 5 | Provide worksheets with simple fraction problems for students to complete individually. Circulate the room to assist as needed. |
| 5 | Wrap Up and Homework Assignment | 2 | Review what they've learned about halves, thirds, and fourths. Assign homework without asking students to present it in front of the class. Homework will be checked the next day. |
Complete a worksheet on identifying and drawing fractions for half, third, and fourth. This will be collected and reviewed the following day without presentations.