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What topic	Decimals and fractions
What length (min)	30
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Mathematics Lesson Plan: Decimals and Fractions

Grade Level

Year 5

Duration

30 minutes

Lesson Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:

1. Understand the concept of decimals and fractions.
2. Convert between decimals and fractions.
3. Compare and order decimals and fractions.

Materials Needed

• Whiteboard and markers
• Fraction and decimal cards
• Worksheets for practice
• Rulers
• Calculators (optional)

Introduction (5 minutes)

Begin the lesson by discussing the basic definitions of decimals and fractions. Write the definitions on the whiteboard:

• Decimal: A number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part.
• Fraction: A part of a whole, represented as a ratio of two integers ( \frac{a}{b} ), where (a) is the numerator and (b) is the denominator.

Engage with Students

Ask students if they can provide real-life examples of where they encounter fractions and decimals (e.g. money, measurements, cooking).

Direct Instruction (10 minutes)

Conversion Between Decimals and Fractions

1. Converting Fractions to Decimals:

   • To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.
   • Example: ( \frac{3}{4} = 3 ÷ 4 = 0.75)

2. Converting Decimals to Fractions:

   • Write the decimal over 1, then multiply the numerator and denominator by 10 for every digit after the decimal point.
   • Example: ( 0.6 = \frac{6}{10} = \frac{3}{5} ) after simplifying.

Comparing and Ordering Decimals and Fractions

• Discuss how to compare fractions by converting them to have a common denominator, or by converting them to decimals.
• For decimals, students can simply compare their size by looking at each digit from left to right.

Guided Practice (5 minutes)

• Activity: Divide students into small groups and provide them with fraction and decimal cards. Ask them to:
  1. Convert given fractions to decimals on their cards.
  2. Compare each pair and decide which is larger.

Example Pairs

• ( \frac{1}{2} ) and ( 0.5 )
• ( \frac{3}{5} ) and ( 0.6 )

Independent Practice (5 minutes)

Distribute a worksheet that includes a mix of problems requiring conversion between decimals and fractions, as well as comparison tasks. Example tasks may include:

1. Convert to decimal: ( \frac{2}{5} )
2. Convert to fraction: 0.25
3. Which is bigger: ( \frac{7}{10} ) or 0.8?
4. Order from smallest to largest: ( 0.3, \frac{1}{4}, 0.25, \frac{2}{5} ).

Homework (5 minutes)

Assign the following tasks for homework:

Tasks:

1. Convert the following fractions to decimals:

   • a) ( \frac{3}{8} )
   • b) ( \frac{5}{12} )

2. Convert the following decimals to fractions and simplify:

   • a) 0.45
   • b) 0.125

3. Compare the following and write the larger one:

   • a) ( \frac{6}{10} ) and 0.7
   • b) ( \frac{4}{5} ) and 0.6

4. Order the following from smallest to largest:

   • ( 0.2, \frac{3}{10}, 0.5, \frac{1}{2} )

Answers:

1. a) ( 0.375 )
   b) ( 0.4167 ) (rounded to four decimal places)
2. a) ( \frac{9}{20} )
   b) ( \frac{1}{8} )
3. a) 0.7
   b) ( \frac{4}{5} )
4. ( 0.2, \frac{3}{10}, \frac{1}{2}, 0.5 )

Conclusion and Review (5 minutes)

Wrap up the lesson by asking students to share their homework answers and clarify any misunderstandings. Reinforce the relationship between decimals and fractions and encourage students to practice both in real-life situations for better understanding.

Reflection

Ask the class what topic they found most interesting or challenging during the lesson. Use this feedback to improve future lessons.

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This format ensures clarity and engages students throughout the lesson on decimals and fractions while adhering to Australian educational standards.