Curriculum planning chart Generative Topic (Blythe et al, 1998): Fractions as Part-Whole Relationships Name: Kate Atkins Concept

Fractions often show the relationship of a part to the whole (Point of continuity: equal sharing) Standard
CC.2.1.3.C.1 Explore and develop an understanding of fractions as numbers.

Subject: Math Skills Dividing into equal parts. Visualizing and representing partwhole relationships. Problems to pose If you share this equally among 3 people, how much of it will each person get? Activities Use of problems involving a variety of manipulatives (rulers, counters, candy bars, geoboards, Cuisenaire Which is bigger, rods) and a variety or 1/9? Why? of situations (sets of objects, pies, Which would you area models). rather have, or 1/4? (Depends on the size of the whole.)

Assessment Observation of work with strategy checklist. (Students will be asked to show work.) Students asked to share their strategies. Daily exit tickets. Quiz. Application of fractions concepts in social studies unit: present key data in fraction form to accompany persuasive letter. Student order for pizza party: should we get 8 large or 12 small pizzas?

Facts Concept of equal parts. The size of the whole matters.