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| Which subject | Mathematics |
| What topic | mixed numbers |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Doesn't matter |
| Class size | 20 |
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| Number of slides | 5 |
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Mixed Numbers
Any grade level (suitable for 9-12-year-olds)
Mathematics
20 students
This lesson aligns with the National Curriculum for Mathematics, specifically focusing on fractions and number sense.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Mixed Numbers | 5 minutes | Introduce the concept of mixed numbers with a simple definition and examples. Explain how mixed numbers consist of a whole number and a fraction. |
| 2 | Components of Mixed Numbers | 5 minutes | Discuss the parts of a mixed number (the whole and the fraction) using visual aids. Engage the class with questions about identifying each part. |
| 3 | Converting Improper Fractions | 10 minutes | Demonstrate how to convert improper fractions to mixed numbers using a few examples on the whiteboard. Include student participation to solve one example |
| 4 | Converting Mixed Numbers | 5 minutes | Teach students how to convert mixed numbers back to improper fractions. Use examples and ask some able students to attempt conversion on the whiteboard. |
| 5 | Addition and Subtraction | 5 minutes | Show methods for adding and subtracting mixed numbers, including step-by-step examples. Encourage students to take notes. |
| 6 | Practice Problems | 5 minutes | Hand out practice problems for students to start in class. Encourage them to work in pairs to promote collaboration while you monitor their understanding. |
| 7 | Homework Assignment | 1 minute | Distribute homework worksheets for practice at home. Ensure students know they will complete this independently and turn it in the next lesson for marking. |
Students will complete a worksheet on converting mixed numbers and problems involving addition and subtraction of mixed numbers. This will be collected without presentation in the following lesson for grading.