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Fractions

Lesson 1: The Unit Fraction

ABE NRS 2

Lesson Objectives:

  • Count and name the fractional unit of a partitioned shape
  • Partition a shape or number into 1-8 equal parts
  • Choose a unit fraction that is less than or greater than another, reasoning about the size of the units

Keywords: fraction, partition, part, unit fraction, fractional unit, numerator, denominator

Lesson Plan

Slides

Note-Taking Guide

Independent Activities


Lesson 2: Composing Fractions

ABE NRS 2

Lesson Objectives:

  • Partition a whole number or fraction into a sum of like fractions, including repeated unit fractions
  • Add unit fractions to create like fractions.
  • Show that adding simple unit fractions creates bigger fractions

Keywords: compose, decompose, expression, equal, sum, like fraction, segment

Lesson Plan

Slides

Note-Taking Guide

Number Line Slides

Independent Activities

Jamboard

 


Lesson 3: Comparing Fractions

ABE NRS 2

Lesson Objectives:

  • Compare fractions, finding and using equivalent fractions if necessary.
  • Recognize equivalent fractions of simple fractions (using virtual modeling tools, hands-on manipulatives, number lines, or pattern reasoning)
  • Order fractions on a number line to compare values, finding and using equivalent fractions if necessary.

Keywords: compare, equal, equivalent fraction, fractional notation, simplify

Lesson Plan

Slides

Note-Taking Guide

Class Activity

Independent Games