Grade 4 Lesson Plan: Fractions

Objectives: 1. Students will be able to identify and name fractions using both words and symbols. 2. Students will be able to compare and order fractions with like denominators. 3. Students will be able to add and subtract fractions with like denominators.

Strategies:

1. Introduction (10 minutes):
   • Begin the lesson by reviewing the concept of fractions and their importance in everyday life.
   • Use visual aids, such as fraction bars or pictures, to help students understand the concept of fractions.
   • Engage students in a class discussion about real-life examples of fractions, such as sharing food or dividing objects.

2. Differentiated Instruction: Content

   a. Low-Level Learners: - Provide concrete examples of fractions using manipulatives, such as fraction circles or fraction tiles. - Use simplified language and visuals to explain the concept of fractions. - Provide additional practice opportunities with hands-on activities, such as sorting objects into equal parts.

   b. Mid-Level Learners: - Use visual representations, such as fraction bars or number lines, to explain fractions. - Encourage students to identify fractions in everyday situations, such as recipes or measurements. - Provide practice worksheets with varying levels of difficulty to cater to different learning abilities.

   c. High-Level Learners: - Introduce mixed numbers and improper fractions to challenge advanced learners. - Encourage students to explore equivalent fractions and simplify fractions. - Provide extension activities, such as creating their own fraction problems or solving real-world fraction problems.

3. Differentiated Assessment:

   a. Low-Level Learners: - Use manipulatives, such as fraction circles or fraction tiles, for students to demonstrate their understanding of fractions. - Assess students’ ability to identify and name fractions using pictures or visual representations. - Provide oral assessments or one-on-one discussions to gauge comprehension.

   b. Mid-Level Learners: - Assign practice worksheets with varying levels of difficulty to assess students’ ability to compare and order fractions. - Use visual representations, such as fraction bars or number lines, for students to demonstrate their understanding of fractions. - Conduct short quizzes or exit tickets to assess students’ progress.

   c. High-Level Learners: - Assign more complex problem-solving tasks, such as adding or subtracting fractions with unlike denominators. - Provide open-ended questions or projects that require students to apply their understanding of fractions in real-life scenarios. - Assess students’ ability to explain their reasoning and justify their answers through written or verbal responses.

Note: The lesson plan can be further customized based on the specific needs and abilities of the students in the grade 4 class.