Fraction Fun: Building Understanding

Fraction Fun: Building Understanding

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand and use manipulatives to add and subtract fractions.

What do you already know about fractions?

Introduction

Introducing the Fraction Builders Workshop and emphasizing a hands-on and visual approach.

Visual Presentation

Using visual aids to explain adding and subtracting fractions, breaking down the process into clear, visual steps.

Manipulative Use

Distributing fraction manipulatives to each student and guiding them in physically building and manipulating fractions.

Guided Worksheets

Providing worksheets with step-by-step instructions and encouraging the use of manipulatives to solve problems.

Individualized Support

Offering additional support and individualized assistance based on each student's needs.

Peer Collaboration

Encouraging students to collaborate with peers, especially those with special needs.

Group Discussion

Concluding with a group discussion, allowing students to share experiences and discoveries.

Conclusion

Summarizing key takeaways from the Fraction Builders Workshop and reflecting on any adjustments made during the session.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.