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 Teacher Resource Sheet 5.12

KNOWLEDGE
* Tell
* Recite
* Memorize
* List
* Define

SYNTHESIS COMPREHENSION EVALUATION

* Create/compose * Restate * Judge
* Invent * Explain * Debate
* Hypothesize * Summarize * Choose
* Design * Discuss * Rank/Rate
* Predict * Infer * Recommend

APPLICATION
* Demonstrate
* Build
* Model
* Relate
THINKING * Modify

CUBE

ANALYSIS
* Catagorize
* Compare/Contrast
* Interpret
* Study
* Distinguish
Cubing: Cut out the template along the solid lines. Fold along the dotted lines. Tape
together the adjacent faces.

Argue for/against
It
Is it a positive or a
negative? Helpful or
harmful?

Apply It Analyze It Associate It

How does it fit into your How is it made? How
experience? How can does it work? Who would What does it make you
you use it? How can you use it and why? think of and why?
use it in a sentence?

Compare It
What is it similar to?
Different from?

Describe It
How does it look, sound,
smell, feel, or taste?

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Know -
Think Dots
Understand -

Do -
 Think Dots

Directions: At your table group, take turns rolling the dice and complete the learning task from the corresponding
dot. If the first roll is something you don’t want to do, you can roll a second time. It is alright if more than one
person rolls the same number as each person’s response will be individual.
 Fraction Think Dots: Explained
Fraction Think Dots…

give students the opportunity to explore the concept of fractions from the different
levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy.

are tiered according to readiness (noted by the Solve It! Fraction Fun #1, #2, or #3) –
1 being more basic.

allow students to apply what they have learned related to the concept of fractions in a
variety of ways.

How to Use: Variations:

1. Assign Fraction Think Dots according
to student readiness.
2. Students roll a die to determine
which activity to complete first and
continue rolling until all activities are
completed.
3. Students write/illustrate on
accompanying Work Space sheet.
1. Assign a number value that will
determine which activities a student
chooses to complete. For example, if
a number value of 12 is assigned, a
student could complete Think Dot 6, 5,
and 1. OR he/she might choose to
complete 5, 4, and 2.
2. Have students roll to complete a
specific number of activities (maybe
only three).

Sort it Out The Definition is… Why ask “Why?”

Sort math words into two
columns—those that directly
relate to understanding and
using fractions and
those that do not
relate. . ..
“Riddle” or Not!
Create a fraction riddle. Start
with a general clue and end
with a specific clue. Try your
riddle out on a friend.
....
#1
What is a fraction? Define a When adding fractions with like
fraction using your own words denominators, why MUST the
and illustrations. denominator remain the same
when writing the
sum? ...
Work it Out! s
It’s a Good Thing
Complete Fractions Fun #1. Convince a fourth grader that
Make sure to check your work it is a good thing to understand
using the answer key. Rework and be able to use fractions.
problems as needed. Five at least 2 specific
..... supports and create
.. ..
a visual example.
..
 The Definition is… Same BUT Different So the Story Goes
What is a fraction? Define a How are fractions and decimals Create a fractions story using
fraction using your own words. similar and different? Use a words and pictures. Share
Add an illustration if you like. “Same BUT Different” graphic your fraction story and
organizer. answer with a friend.

. .. ...
Created Equal? Work it Out! On Stike!
How do you know if a fraction Complete Fractions Fun #2. Oh no! Fractions have gone on
is equal to ½? Equal to ¼? Make sure to check your work strike! How can you convince
Write an explanation that could using the answer key. Rework them to return to “work”? You
be understood by a problems as needed. must give at least
third grader. .... ..... three “real” world
.. ..
#2
supports.
..
The Definition is… Got Skills? “Riddle” or Not!
What is a fraction? Define a Justify which is the most Create two fraction riddles.
fraction using your own words. important life skill—being able Start with a general clue and
Add illustrations if you like. to add and subtract fractions end with a specific clue. Try
OR being able to your riddles out on

. multiply and divide

fractions.
.. a friend. ...
Draw! Compare/Contrast Work it Out!
Draw a picture that shows how Compare and contrast Complete Fractions Fun #3.
you can figure out 4/9 of 63. fractions, decimals, and Make sure to check your work
Write a short description of percentages. Use a tri-venn using the answer key. Rework
your picture. diagram. problems as needed.
.... ..... .. ..
#3 ..
 Fraction Think Dots #1: Work Space
Sort It Out

The Definition is…

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Why Ask “Why?”

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“Riddle” or Not?
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Work it Out! Complete Fractions Fun #1.

It’s a Good Thing

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 Fraction Think Dots #2: Work Space
The Definition is…
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Same BUT Different

Same Different
BUT

Same Different
BUT

So the Story Goes

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Created Equal?
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Work it Out! Complete Fractions Fun #2.

On Strike!
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 Fraction Think Dots #3: Work Space
The Definition is…
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Got Skills?
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“Riddle” or Not!
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Draw!

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 Fraction Think Dots #3:
Compare/Contrast Work Space, Cont.

Work it Out! Complete Fractions Fun #3.

Math Words: Cut and place in envelope at Fractions Think Dot center.

measurement percentages money

decimals square weight

probability line graph bar graph

pie graph pictograph right angle

line parallelogram ratios

gallon area perimeter

data mode range

 Fraction Fun #1
Solve problems forming the path of a C, T, L, N, X, or O. Show all work and circle your final answers.

6 7 12
9 8 14

4 2 9
+ 9 + 8 + 14

7 10 11
8 16 12

3 4 2
-- 8 -- 16 -- 12

5 8 9
7 8 12 10 13 15

2 6 3
3
+ 8 5
+ 10 + 6 15

Write the steps you need to follow in order to add or subtract fractions with like denominators.
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 Fraction Fun #2
Solve problems forming the path of a C, T, L, N, X, or O. Show all work and circle your final answers.

5 4 9
12 21 6

1 3 8
+ 4 + 7 + 12

8 5 3
9 7 6

3 2 2
-- 6 -- 3 -- 4

5 8 8
9 8 12 12 13 15

3 6 1
3
+ 24 6
-- 9 -- 6 3

Write the steps you need to follow in order to add or subtract fractions with unlike denominators.
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 Fraction Fun #3
Solve problems forming the path of a C, T, L, N, X, or O. Show all work and circle your final answers.

4 x 3 = 3 x 8 = 16 x 10 =
8 6 4 11 25 24

4 ÷ 8 = 3 ÷ 2 = 3 ÷ 4 =
9 12 7 9 16 12

7 x 9 = 12 x 2 = 4 ÷ 7 =
3 36
8 21
6 48
4 3 3 9
2 8

Write the steps you need to follow in order to multiply or divide fractions.
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 Fraction

Think-Dots
Fraction Think-Dots

Directions: Do your assigned option or choose one of the options below.

Option One: Option Two: Option Three:

Complete “Work it Out” and two
Roll a die and complete the Roll the die three times and
other Think-Dots that you roll.
corresponding Think-Dot task. complete each corresponding
If you roll “Work it Out”, simply
Roll 6 times. Think-Dot task.
roll again.
 Think Tac Toe
Choose three Activities. Be sure to get three in a row!

     

     

     
 Think Tac Toe
Name______________________________________________
Animal Habitats - Linda Gross
Choose your own assignments! You must choose at least three activities
in a tic-tac toe design. Color in each box as you complete each assignment.
Have fun!

Create a poster Make a collection Read Brother Eagle,

Sister Sky and find
supporting the of nursery rhymes other articles
protection of a or poems about regarding the effect
non-domestic one of the animals. of “civilization” on
animal. habitats.

Predict what Prepare a diorama Write an

would happen if of a habitat and interview with
one of the tape a discussion an “animal”.
animals of the animals in
became extinct. the diorama.

Choose an animal Investigate and

Prepare a map that can be easily report on the
of the migration observed at home. effect of climate
pattern of one Carefully watch 5- on the animal.
species. 10 minutes and
keep a record of
the animals
movements.
Do you have ideas for alternate activities you’d like to do instead?
Talk them over with your teacher. I prefer to do the following activity:
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