Grade 4 Lesson Plan: Fractions

Objectives: 1. Students will be able to identify and represent fractions using models, number lines, and symbols. 2. Students will be able to compare and order fractions with like and unlike denominators. 3. Students will be able to add and subtract fractions with like denominators.

Strategies:

1. Introduction (10 minutes):
   • Engage students by asking them to share examples of when they have used fractions in their daily lives.
   • Introduce the objectives of the lesson and explain the importance of understanding fractions.
   • Provide a brief overview of the different strategies and models that will be used to teach fractions.

2. Differentiated Instruction (40 minutes):

   a. Level 1 - Basic Understanding: - Content: Focus on identifying and representing fractions using models (e.g., fraction circles, fraction bars). - Instruction: Provide step-by-step instructions and guided practice for identifying fractions using models. - Assessment: Students will complete a worksheet where they have to identify and represent fractions using models.

   b. Level 2 - Intermediate Understanding: - Content: Focus on comparing and ordering fractions with like denominators. - Instruction: Provide examples and non-examples of comparing and ordering fractions with like denominators. - Assessment: Students will complete a set of comparison and ordering tasks using fractions with like denominators.

   c. Level 3 - Advanced Understanding: - Content: Focus on adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators. - Instruction: Provide real-life examples and word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions with like denominators. - Assessment: Students will solve word problems and complete a set of addition and subtraction tasks involving fractions with like denominators.

3. Wrap-up and Review (10 minutes):
   • Review the key concepts and strategies covered in the lesson.
   • Allow students to ask any questions or seek clarification on any concepts.
   • Provide a brief summary of the lesson and its relevance to their daily lives.

Differentiated Assessment:

1. Level 1:
   • Worksheet: Students will identify and represent fractions using models.
   • Observation: Teacher will observe students’ ability to correctly identify and represent fractions during guided practice.
2. Level 2:
   • Comparison and Ordering Tasks: Students will compare and order fractions with like denominators.
   • Written Response: Students will explain their reasoning for comparing and ordering fractions with like denominators.
3. Level 3:
   • Word Problems: Students will solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions with like denominators.
   • Performance Task: Students will demonstrate their ability to add and subtract fractions with like denominators using manipulatives or models.

By differentiating the content, instruction, and assessment, this lesson plan ensures that students of varying levels of understanding are appropriately challenged and supported in their learning of fractions.