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Another look at fractions of a set

This lesson gives students an opportunity to explore fractions using the set model and is integrated with other areas of the math curriculum including data analysis and statistics. Using data collected about colored candies, students learn to create and... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations

Another look at the set model using attribute pieces

Students use fractions to describe a set of attribute pieces and develop skill in problem solving and reasoning as they think about their set and how to create new sets given specific fractional characteristics. Using the attribute pieces, students generate... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations

A brownie bake

Students determine the amount of each ingredient needed to make brownies, and then they figure out how to divide the brownies evenly among their classmates. In addition to reinforcing measurement skills, this activity could also be used to introduce prime... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations

Class attributes

During this lesson, students create their own classroom survey or use previously generated questions to study the class and describe the set [class] in fractional parts. This lesson requires that students identify fractions in real-world contexts from a... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations

Communicating about mathematics using games

Mathematical games can foster mathematical communication as students explain and justify their moves to one another. In addition, games can motivate students and engage them in thinking about and applying concepts and skills. This e-example from Illuminations... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations

Describing designs

In this lesson, students create designs and describe them to classmates using fractional and geometric terms. The lesson provides a context for using the vocabulary terms “horizontal,” “vertical,” “square,” “rectangle,”... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations

Eggsactly equivalent

In this lesson, students use twelve eggs to identify equivalent fractions. Construction paper cutouts are used as a physical model to represent various fractions of the set of eggs. Students investigate relationships among fractions that are equivalent. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations

Eggsactly with a dozen eggs

Students are given the opportunity to examine fractions as part of a set. This lesson helps students develop skill in problem solving and reasoning as they examine relationships among the fractions used to describe part of a set of 12. Students will:... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations

Eggsactly with eighteen eggs

Students continue to examine fractions as part of a set. This lesson helps students develop skill in problem solving and reasoning as they examine relationships among the fractions used to describe part of a set of eighteen. Illuminations provides an overhead,... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations

Expanding our pattern block fraction repertoire

In this lesson, the students expand the number of fractions they can represent with pattern blocks by increasing the whole. Illuminations provides an activity sheet, links to related web resources, and instructions for completing the lesson. In small groups,... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations

Exploring the value of the whole

This lesson focuses on the relationship between parts and the whole. These relationships were developed earlier and require the students to consider the size or value of the same fraction when different “wholes” are compared. This lesson promotes... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations

First rhythmic composition

This ARTSEDGE lesson introduces students to rhythm concepts, including the names and symbols associated with music notation. Students fill in a chart that outlines names and meanings of rhythmic musical symbols. They then clap rhythm sequences and compose... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 Mathematics and Music Education)

Provided by: ArtsEdge

Inch by inch

Students use rulers to represent various fractions as lengths in this lesson. Once students demonstrate understanding that a fraction can be represented as part of a linear region, they describe part of a linear region using fractions and measure fractional... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations

Investigating equivalent fractions with relationship rods

Students investigate the length model by working with relationship rods to find equivalent fractions and develop skills in reasoning and problem solving as they explain how two fractions are equivalent (the same length). Illuminations provides an activity... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations

Investigating fraction relationships with relationship rods

Students use relationship rods to explore fraction relationships, which lays the foundation for work with more challenging fraction concepts. Illuminations provides an activity sheet and a fraction bars applet for completing the lesson. After engaging students... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations

Investigating fractions with pattern blocks

This lesson promotes problem solving and reasoning with fractions as students investigate the relationships between various parts and wholes. It also focuses on representation because students are given multiple opportunities to investigate the relative... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations

Making and investigating fraction strips

Students make and use a set of fraction strips to represent the length model, discover fraction relationships, and work with equivalent fractions. Illuminations provides instructions and a link to a fraction applet necessary to complete this activity. After... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations

More fun with fraction strips

In this lesson, one of a multi-part unit, students continue to work with fraction strips to compare and order fractions. This lesson builds on the work done with fraction relationships in the previous lesson. Students develop skills in problem solving and... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations

Parts of a square

Students investigate the ways shapes can be divided into equal pieces with one or two cuts. It provides a review of the following vocabulary terms: square, triangle, and rectangle; congruent, one-half, and one-fourth. The other lessons in this unit build... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations

Pattern block fractions

In this that lesson builds on the previous two lessons, students focus on the identification of fractional parts of a region and record them in standard form. Students continue to develop communication skills by working together to express their understanding... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations