Lesson plan	Lesson plan
What to create	Lesson plan
Which subject	Mathematics
What topic	Subtract fractions
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 2
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Academic Subject: Mathematics

Topic: Subtracting Fractions

Grade Level: Year or Grade 2 (Age 6-7)

Length of Lesson: 30 Minutes

Objective:

Students will learn how to subtract fractions with like denominators.

Materials:

• Fraction manipulatives
• Fraction worksheets
• Whiteboard and markers

Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Begin by asking students if they know what a fraction is.
2. Show examples of fractions using the fraction manipulatives and explain that fractions are parts of a whole.
3. Review what a numerator and denominator are.
4. Explain that today's lesson will focus on subtracting fractions.

Direct Instruction (10 minutes)

1. Use the fraction manipulatives to demonstrate how to subtract fractions with like denominators.
2. Use the whiteboard to write out examples and show step-by-step how to subtract the fractions.
3. Check for student understanding by asking questions and having students demonstrate on their own manipulatives or on the whiteboard.

Guided Practice (10 minutes)

1. Hand out the fraction worksheets.
2. Review the directions together as a class.
3. Work through the first few problems together, demonstrating the steps and answering any questions.
4. Have students work on the remaining problems individually or with a partner, while you circulate the room to provide support as needed.

Independent Practice (5 minutes)

1. Ask a few students to share their answers with the class.
2. Review any misunderstandings or incorrect answers as a class.

Closing (5 minutes)

1. Review the key points of the lesson and check for understanding one last time.
2. Assign a few problems from the worksheet for homework.
3. End the lesson on a positive note, reminding students of their progress and growth in understanding how to subtract fractions.