This is a pair of detailed lesson plan that were used for an observation in 4th grade. It is Common Core aligned and differentiated. It was created to help build conceptual understanding for struggling students, and build vocabulary. It to be used with fraction tiles, which the teacher must provide or make.
It includes:
1. 2 detailed formal lesson plans
2. worksheets
3. differentiated checklists
4. exit slips
5. a self-assessment rubric for students
6. exit slip rubric.
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This smartboard lesson uses the authentic situation of having too much leftover pizza to fit in the fridge. The solution, add the fractions of the pizza to make mixed numbers. Has visual of refrigerator and pizza situation as well as movable pizza boxes and slices. Students can move the slices themselves to combine them. Ends with problem practice.