STEM Lesson Planning Template

Topic: Fractions

Stage 1: See WCPS Curriculum Portal

Stage 2: See WCPS Curriculum Portal

Stage 3:
Standard(s): 3.G.A.2- Partition Shapes
3.NF.A.1- Identifying Fractions
3.NF.A.2 a-b- Fractions on a Number Line
3.NF.A.3 a-d- Equivalent Fractions/Comparing/Ordering
Fractions
Learning Goals:
What am I learning?
To partition shapes into equal pieces
To identify the numerator and denominator of a fraction
To identify a fraction
To identify a fraction on a number line
To identify equivalent fractions
To compare and order fractions both on and off a number line
Why am I learning it?
Fractions are a part of everyday life (measuring, cooking, sharing...)
To help students learn to measure
To prepare for higher level math
College and career readiness
How am I learning it?
Whole group instruction
Small group instruction
Games
Problem solving
Cooperative learning

Activities:
Preassessment
Fraction tiles/bars copied on cardstock for students to use as manipulatives
Numerator and Denominator posters
Posters to demonstrate fractions

Partitioning Shapes:
 Basic:
Common Core Partitioning Shapes 1-10

Moderate:
Equal Sharing by Partitioning

Difficult:

Identifying Fractions:
Basic:
Colorful Fraction Circles
Making Pizza Fractions
Color the Fraction
Identify Fractions Task Cards
Writing Brownie Fractions
Fractions Have Equal Parts
Martha Crunch Personal Fraction Trainer
Exit Slip 6.A.2.a
Chocolate Fractions
Shade the Parts of Shapes
Math-Aids #1
Math-Aids #2
Write the Numerator and Denominator
Smarties Math
I have who has

Moderate:
Kite Fractions
Pizza Swap
Seeing Fractions Among Ourselves
Fractions Avenue
Great Artist of the World

Difficult:
Fraction Posters
Fractions with Color Tiles
Discuss Unit Fractions Pages 1-5

Games:
Fraction Barriers Game
Fraction Match Up
Spin a Snack
 Assessment:
Building a Deck (Formative)
Rudys Rectangle (Formative)
Making a Scarf (Formative)
Selling Bubble Gum (Formative)
Valentine's Fraction Creatures

Number Line Fractions:

Basic:
Cut Out Fraction Strips
Pizza Warm-Up
More Pizza Fraction Delivery
Monstrously Fun Fractions
Fractions on a Number Line
Hand Number Line
Super Teacher Number Line

Moderate:
Jumping Frogs
Locating Points
Pencil Lengths
Made From Scratch Bake Sale

Difficult:
Common Core Engage NY

Games:
Race Track Fractions
Number Line Leap Frog
Fraction Battleship

Assessment:
Walk Along the Pond (Formative)
Sharing Licorice (Formative)
All the Jumps (Formative)
Pizza Fraction Delivery Homework
Number Line Homework

Equivalent Fractions:
Basic:
Section 8 Fractions
Ed Helper Fractions
Equivalent Fractions #1-4
 Creating Equivalent Fractions
Fruity Fraction Bars
How Many Fractions Can You Find
Shade Each Circle to
Find the Value
Tonys Pizza Pies
Tonys Pizza Pies Modified
Pizza Equivalent Fractions
Equivalence Sort
Modified #1
Fraction Layer Cakes
Equivalent Fractions # 1
Equivalent Fractions # 2
Equivalent Fractions # 3
Valentines Day Fractions

Moderate:
Louie Lewis Fractional Private Eye
Simplify the Fraction S1
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms S1

Difficult:
Eliminate It
Fall Fraction Words
Equivalence Sort
Simplify the Fraction S2

Games:
Wipeout
Build a Hexagon

Assessment:
Peters Pie (Formative)
Bens Backyard (Formative)
Shading Homework
Homework Modified

Comparing Fractions with Like Numerator or Denominator:

Basic:
Dear Ms. Fraction
Fraction Strips 3.NF.3.a
Comparing Numerators Practice
Comparing Fractions
 Moderate:
Folding Paper
Compare and Order
Who Ate More
Pizza for Dinner
Mixed Comparison Practice

Difficult:
Illustrative Mathematics- Snow Day

Games:
Fraction Line up

Assessment:
Sharing Pie (Formative)
Comparing Fractions (Formative)
What is the Fraction That is Shaded

Assessment:
Post Test
3rd Grade Math Skills Assessment
CCSS: 3.NF.1 Assessment
Engage NY Assessment

Extensions/Enrichment:
See WCPS Curriculum Portal