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| Which subject | Mathematics |
| What topic | Adding fractions |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 5 |
| 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 |
Adding Fractions
Grade 5
Mathematics
30 minutes
20 students
This lesson aligns with the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. Specifically, it covers:
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Fractions | 5 | Briefly review what a fraction is. Explain terms like numerator and denominator. Introduce adding fractions with like denominators. |
| 2 | Demonstration | 8 | Use fraction strips/circles to visually demonstrate the addition of fractions. Solve an example as a class. |
| 3 | Guided Practice | 10 | Work through several examples together on the whiteboard. Encourage student participation to solve similar problems with guidance. |
| 4 | Independent Practice | 5 | Distribute worksheets for students to practice adding fractions individually. Circulate to offer help as needed. |
| 5 | Review & Check Homework | 2 | Recap the key concepts learned during the lesson. Collect homework for review without asking students to present it. |
| 6 | Closure | 0 | Brief discussion and reflection on what was learned, encouraging students to express their understanding. |
Assign students a worksheet with problems on adding fractions to reinforce the day’s lesson. Homework will be collected at the beginning of the next class for assessment.
This structured plan allows the teacher to effectively guide students through the concept of adding fractions while ensuring all necessary components of the lesson are addressed.