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Warm-up pupils' fraction muscles with a four-question quiz, then delve into a learning game designed to reinforce the concept of simplifying fractions. Based on the "I do, We do, You do" method of teaching, the instructional activity directly exhibits how to decompose numbers; then, it guides scholars through the same process using a different fraction; and finally, observe what they learned while they play a game. The instructional activity's learning game requires learners to match fractions to their decomposed and simplified form.
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Instructional Ideas
- Laminate game pieces for continued use
- Assess through observation; take note of pupils' proficiency and plan instruction accordingly
- Place game pieces in an envelope and have them readily available for early finishers to play when time permits
Classroom Considerations
- Provide additional paper for learners to solve the problems
- Prep work is required
Pros
- The plan offers detailed teacher instructions and examples
- Standards addressed are listed next to each warm-up problem
- An extension activity is provided
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- None