| Lesson start ideas | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | Mathematics |
| What age group | Year or Grade 4 |
| What topic | Fractions |
| Quantity | 1 |
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Welcome to today's class on fractions! Let's start by reminding ourselves of what we learned in our previous classes, where we talked about basic arithmetic operations like addition and subtraction.
Today we will build upon that knowledge and focus on fractions, which are a fundamental part of mathematics.
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
Before diving into the lesson, let's start with a fun game to get your brains buzzing! Here's how it works:
I will call out a fraction (e.g., 1/2), and you will stand up if you know which fraction is bigger or smaller than the number called out. For example, if I call out 3/4, you will raise your hand and stand up if you know that 1/2 is smaller.
Ready? Let's start!
Now that we are warmed up, let's move on to understanding what a fraction is.
Simply put, a fraction is a part of a whole. Imagine you have a pizza, and you cut it into eight equal slices. Each slice represents 1/8 of the pizza.
Similarly, a fraction can be thought of as a way of dividing a whole into equal parts.
Fractions can be classified into three types:
Let's look at each fraction type more closely and see how to recognize them.
A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator (top number) is smaller than the denominator (bottom number). For example:
An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is equal to or greater than the denominator. For example:
A mixed fraction is a combination of a whole number and a proper fraction. For example:
In this lesson, we learned about fractions and their different types.
Next time, we will build on this knowledge and learn how to compare and order fractions.
Great job, class!