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.
   • Engage students in a discussion about real-life examples of fractions, such as sharing food or dividing objects.
   • Use visual aids, such as fraction bars or pictures, to help students understand the concept of fractions.

2. Differentiated Instruction - Content:

   a. For students who need additional support: - Provide manipulatives, such as fraction circles or fraction strips, to help them visualize and understand fractions. - Use concrete examples, such as dividing a pizza or a cake, to demonstrate fractions. - Provide extra practice worksheets with simpler fractions (e.g., halves, thirds) for reinforcement.

   b. For students who are on grade level: - Use visual aids, such as fraction number lines or diagrams, to reinforce the concept of fractions. - Encourage students to explain their thinking and reasoning when identifying and comparing fractions. - Provide practice worksheets with a variety of fractions (e.g., fourths, fifths, sixths) for reinforcement.

   c. For students who need extension: - Introduce mixed numbers and improper fractions to challenge their understanding of fractions. - Encourage students to solve real-world problems involving fractions, such as recipes or measurement conversions. - Provide enrichment activities, such as fraction games or online interactive activities, to deepen their understanding.

3. Differentiated Assessment:

   a. For students who need additional support: - Use one-on-one or small group assessments to gauge their understanding of identifying and naming fractions. - Provide oral assessments where students can explain their thinking and reasoning when comparing fractions. - Use manipulatives during assessments to allow students to physically demonstrate their understanding.

   b. For students who are on grade level: - Use written assessments, such as multiple-choice or fill-in-the-blank questions, to assess their understanding of fractions. - Assign tasks where students need to compare and order fractions using symbols (<, >, =). - Provide opportunities for students to explain their reasoning through written responses.

   c. For students who need extension: - Assign open-ended tasks or projects where students can apply their understanding of fractions in real-world scenarios. - Use performance-based assessments, such as creating a recipe or designing a fraction-based artwork, to assess their understanding. - Encourage students to explain their thinking and reasoning through written reflections or presentations.

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