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Introduction
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Daily Review: As a whole class warm-up, students will review the concept
of counting objects within a WHOLE picture. Using the Inspiration
activity titled, How Many Pieces in
the Puzzle?, students will review the concept of parts of a whole
piece. We will go through all twelve questions, answering them
together. |
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Statement of Objectives: (GA QCCS) Grade: 2 Mathematics - Number Sense & Numeration; Fractions & Decimals Topic: Fractions |
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Presentation of Information: Explain that, today we are going to learn about
turning these PARTS of the WHOLE into fractions. Give a few examples,
looking back at the daily review activity, How Many Pieces in the Puzzle?, and
turning each item into a fraction. For example, #5 would be ¾.
(There are THREE blue pieces out of FOUR total.) |
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Guided Practice: 1. Students will each receive a mini-bag of
M&Ms. They will be reminded (frequently) NOT to eat any until after
this activity is complete. Students will count the total number of
M&Ms in their bag. Then, they must count the total number of
M&Ms for each color (red, blue, green, brown, yellow, and orange), and
fill in the worksheet (html or Word), accompanying the M&M bags. Using the Kidspiration® worksheet
titled, Introduction to Writing
Fractions, students will work in groups on writing fractions, with
teacher assistance and observation. We will review as a whole class,
answering any questions as we go. This is the time in which any misunderstandings
will be addressed and –hopefully- cleared up. |
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Independent Practice: Now that students have a good grasp on the concept
of fractions, students will complete a worksheet similar to the activities
done in class. |
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Formative Evaluation: Students will have a short quiz the next day to
check for understanding.
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