Lesson Plan

George Vega - Rm 206

March 8, 2015
9:30 - 10:15
Subject: Math - Multiplying and Simplifying Fractions
Standard: Number and OperationsFractions3 4.NF Extend understanding of
fraction equivalence and ordering.1 1. Explain why a fraction a/b is equivalent to
a fraction (n a)/(n b) by using visual fraction models, with attention to how the
number and size of the parts differ even though the two fractions themselves are
the same size. Use this principle to recognize and generate equivalent fractions.
Resource: Math Antics printed worksheets
1. I will begin the lesson by instructing the students of our goal: I can multiply
and simplify fractions
2. I will remind the students that we have previously covered this material.
This lesson will be a review to help them improve their skills.
3. We will then start the lesson by reviewing some topic vocabulary terms as
a class, such as simplify, equivalent, numerator, and denominator.
4. I will explain what our agenda goal is in terms of what we will be doing for
the next 45 minutes.
5. I will begin my direct instruction by modeling a few problems on the board.
After multiplying some fractions together, I will review how we can simplify
by asking, What number can we divide into both the numerator and the
denominator evenly? To give the students a choice on how to simplify, I
will also review how to simplify by using Prime Factorization and
cancelling out like factors.
6. After my direct instruction I will pass out a printed worksheet and the
students will complete half of it in small groups. They will complete the
second half of the worksheet individually.
7. Based on previous lessons, I know which students are struggling with
these math concepts. I will work with these students in a small group to
give them additional guided practice.
8. Students who finish early will have a choice to either complete a second,
more challenging worksheet or go onto IXL math to continue working on
simplifying fractions.
9. After working with my small group for a few minutes I will have them return
to their seats and address the whole class to close the lesson.