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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 lesson 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 lesson'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