This unit on fractions allows for upper-aged elementary learners to explore ways to find the greatest common factor and least common multiple of two numbers. Ultimately, young mathematicians will be able to identify equivalent fractions, and simplify fractions to their smallest form. There are four, one-hour lessons in this unit.

Concepts

fractions, least common multiple, greatest common factor, equivalent fractions, cuisenaire rods, adding fractions

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Fraction strips could be used instead of Cuisenaire® Rods

Classroom Considerations

• Review and prepare materials prior to teaching each lesson
• Students should be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide fluently

Pros

• Includes a warm-up, guided practice, independent practice, writing prompt, and assessment to test understanding of knowledge
• Uses multiple learning styles
• Allows for use of manipulatives

Cons

• None

Common Core

4.NF.A.1 4.NF.A.2 4.NF.B.3.a 4.NF.B.3.c 5.NF.A.1 5.NF.A.2 5.NF.B.6