Digital Unit Plan Template

Unit Title: Cooking with Fractions Name: Susan Mejia

Content Area: Mathematics Grade Level: 5th 6th
CA Content Standard(s)/Common Core Standard(s):

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NF.A.1
Use equivalent fractions as a strategy to add and subtract fractions.
Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators (including mixed numbers) by replacing given
fractions with equivalent fractions in such a way as to produce an equivalent sum or difference of
fractions with like denominators. For example, 2/3 + 5/4 = 8/12 + 15/12 = 23/12. (In general, a/b + c/d =
(ad + bc)/bd.)

CCS. MATH.CONTENT.5.NF.A.2
2. Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions referring to the same whole,
including cases of unlike
denominators, e.g., by using visual fraction models or equations to represent the problem. Use
benchmark fractions and
number sense of fractions to estimate mentally and assess the reasonableness of answers. For example,
recognize an
incorrect result 2/5 + 1/2 = 3/7, by observing that 3/7 < 1/2.

CCS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NF.B. 7. C
c. Solve real-world problems involving division of unit fractions by non-zero whole numbers and division
of whole numbers
by unit fractions, e.g., by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem. For
example, how much
chocolate will each person get if 3 people share 1/2 lb of chocolate equally? How many 1/3-cup servings
are in 2 cups
of raisins?
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.RP.A.2
Understand the concept of a unit rate a/b associated with a ratio a:b with b 0, and use rate language in
the context of a ratio relationship. For example, "This recipe has a ratio of 3 cups of flour to 4 cups of
sugar, so there is 3/4 cup of flour for each cup of sugar." "We paid $75 for 15 hamburgers, which is a rate
of $5 per hamburger."

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.EE.B.6
Use variables to represent numbers and write expressions when solving a real-world or mathematical
problem; understand that a variable can represent an unknown number, or, depending on the purpose at
hand, any number in a specified set.

Big Ideas/Unit Goals:

What purpose do fractions have in mathematics?

What do fractions represent in everyday life?

What do variables represent in a math problem?

How do we know when we are presented with a rate problem?

What purpose do rates serve in math?

What is an example of rate language?

Are there similarities rates and ratios share?

Can we extend that similarities to incorporate fractions? Why or why not?

Unit Summary:
This unit will offer a greater understanding of fractions and rates and the impact they create in everyday life.
To begin, students will be able to add and subtract fractions with like and unlike denominators. Next, students
will be able to convert the serving size of a recipe to half or double that which is given using adding and
subtracting of fractions. They will be able to identify the denominator and numerator of a fraction and what
they each represent. Students will learn the art of translating fraction and rate related problems into
equations. Students will also learn how to interpret rate and fractional language in word problems. Along with
these goals, students will be working in groups in class to solve fractional problems with like/unlike
denominators. Students will be required to complete in- class worksheets regarding rate related language
word problems and fraction-related word problems. Students will be asked to create posters, presentations,
and charts that show they know how to add/ subtract fractions, solve rate problems, and solve ratios.
Students will be assessed on a final presentation of a recipe conversion of their choosing. Students will be
given online and in-class quizzes so they, along with myself, can assess what they know about the material
being covered in class and if they are fully grasping the material. To present this, students will create a report
which illustrates your steps in the process and present it to the class via PowerPoint. Lastly, students will be
assessed on their overall understanding through an exam on the three topics, upon completion of the last
activity.

Assessment Plan:
Entry-Level:
Brainstorm with peers: What are
fractions? What do they mean? Give an
example of a fraction. What uses
fractions in everyday life?
Lesson 1 (Teacher Lecture)
Formative:
1. Quizzes- one per lecture
2. Quizlet activity: students will be
assessed based on how well they
answer the Quizlet quiz provided
in the DUP website
3. In-Class worksheets: one or two
per lecture
4. Flow chart: create steps as to how
a we go about solving problems
(add/subtract) fractions.
Summative:
1. Powerpoint Presentation about
their recipe and how they used
fractions in the assignment. Also,
Peers and I will assess the
powerpoint.
2. Exam: Exam on ratios, rates and
fractions once done with the unit
Student Learning Acceptable Evidence Lesson Activities:
Objective: (Assessments): Start Class with a question about pie: If I had one pie how many slices would I need
Students will be given to cut to feed the entire class? Are the pieces parts or whole pies? After class
Students will to in-class worksheets lecture, students will be given an in-class worksheet which incorporates word
understand how to which have word problems and standard numerical problems they must complete before class is over.
add and subtract problems on adding Students will be required to work in groups of two. Students will be required to
explain the process to their partner and vice versa. As a class, we will go over the
fractions. Students and subtracting
answers to each problem and address any questions any student may ask.
will be able to fractions. Students
translate word will also be given a
problems into quiz before the end of
numerical form and class to assess what
solve for each they have understood
problem. from lecture.

Lesson 2 (Webercise/ iPad Lesson)

Student Learning Acceptable Evidence: Lesson Activities:
Objective: Students will have to Students will be given an Ipad lesson activity. For this activity, students will be
create a poster on asked to pick a cookie recipe from allrecipes.com and adjust it to twice its serving
Students will adjust a postermywall.com size. Next, students will need to create a poster on postermywall.com and
recipe accordingly demonstrating the demonstrate their use of fractions and how well they can change a serving size.
using adding and effective use of They will be asked to present this to the class and explain their steps.
subtracting of adding and
fractions. subtracting fractions.

Lesson 3 (Graphic Organizer)

Student Learning Acceptable Evidence: Lesson Activities:
Objective: Students will be given a lecture on rates and ratios. They will receive an in class
Students will be given worksheet which incorporates word problems with rate related language and with
Students will in-class practice definitions for them to fill out. After, they will be given a graphic organizer
understand how to worksheets on Rates assignment where they will be given links to websites and games which involve
interpret ratios and and ratios. They will rates and ratios. Students will pair up with a partner and begin their creation of a
concept chart. Students must look for definitions and examples in the link provided
rates. Students will also be given a quiz at
and incorporate those in their chart. The chart will be created on popplet.com, here
be able to identify the end of class.
students will be asked to be creative and demonstrate they understand what a rate
rate related language. Students must also
and a ratio are. They will need to write the definition for each and provide an
create a chart that
example for a rate and a ratio. Next, they will be asked to demonstrate their work
demonstrates their and show step-by-step how they find the answer to the example they provided. Last,
ability to identify rate students will be asked if they would like to volunteer to share their findings. In
 related language in a addition, bonus points will be provided if they can find a similarity between rates
problem. and ratios.

Unit Resources:
What are fractions?
- https://www.coolmath4kids.com/math-help/fractions/what-are-fractions
Khan Academy:
- https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-sixth-grade-math/cc-6th-ratios-prop-topic/cc-6th-ratios-intro/v/ratios-as-fractions
- https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-sixth-grade-math/cc-6th-ratios-prop-topic/cc-6th-rates/v/introduction-to-rates
Here students will be able to access measurement equivalents for their recipes.
- http://dish.allrecipes.com/commonly-used-measurements-equivalents/
Quizlet:
- https://quizlet.com/94692017/math-definitions-for-rate-ratio-proportion-unit-rate-flash-cards/
IXL Adding fractions with unlike denominators practice problems:
- https://www.ixl.com/math/grade-6/add-and-subtract-fractions-with-unlike-denominators
IXL Unit Rate Practice Problems:
- https://www.ixl.com/math/grade-6/unit-rates-word-problems
Reading and Writing Fractions:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNUNi19Lqhc#action=share
What are rates/ratios?
http://www.eduplace.com/math/mathsteps/6/e/

Useful Websites:
Creation of chart on Popplet
- popplet.com
Here students will be able to access measurement equivalents for their recipes.
- http://dish.allrecipes.com/commonly-used-measurements-equivalents/
Creation of online posters
- postermywall.com
Access to cookie recipe:
- allrecipes.com
What are rates/ratios?
- http://www.eduplace.com/math/mathsteps/6/e/