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Identify and Write Equivalent Fractions: Representational Level

More Teaching Plans on this topic: Concrete

Phase 1

Initial Acquisition of Skill

Phase 2

Practice Strategies

Phase 3

Evaluation

Phase 4

Maintenance

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PHASE 4: Maintenance

Purpose: to provide periodic student practice activities and teacher directed review of this skill after students have mastered it.

1. Partner Drills

Materials:

  • Flash Cards showing two drawings of fractions, answers (equivalent/non-equivalent on back of card)


Description:

Students can do this individually or in pairs. The student will look at a flashcard and identify the two pictures as showing equivalent or non-equivalent fractions. Students can check themselves by turning the card over.

2. Math Center

Materials:

  • Sets of numbered, laminated cards showing drawings of fractions using various models (set, area, measurement). Each card is vertically divided and has the drawing on one side and a space for student drawing on the other
  • Marker for drawing
  • Answers drawn on answer sheet in envelope


Description:

Students will choose a card and draw one or more equivalent fractions. Answers can be checked using an answer sheet.

 

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