Krysta Stenzel Math Fourth Grade

Choice Boards for Independent Math Work

Focus
Students will receive a learning menu to use to review fractions when their math work for the day is
complete. This menu will include several options that fit different multiple intelligences. There will
also be a few leveled options on the board. The board will have nine options; students will be
required to choose six of the nine.

Standards

4.NF.2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators, e.g., by creating
common denominators or numerators, or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 1/2.
Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole. Record
the results of comparisons with symbols >, =, or <, and justify the conclusions, e.g., by using a visual
fraction model.

Know Understand Able to Do

- common denominators
- comparing fractions
- ordering fractions
- We compare and order
fractions by comparing to a
benchmark fraction of ½ or by
using common denominators
- Use a math menu to practice
fraction skills
- Work with a partner to practice
- Use an iPad to create a
fraction lesson
- Compare and order fractions
using common denominators

Differentiation Elements

Strategy: Choice Boards

Students will use the choice board when they finish their assignment and are not in math group. The
choice board includes opportunities to play games, work with a partner, use technology, read, and
write. The options included support students’ multiple intelligences. The options are also leveled,
offering students various ways to practice and show their understanding.

Content Process Product

The content will be The process will be The product will be differentiated
differentiated as students differentiated in the choices on according to the choices on the
choose which squares to the board. Students will all be board. One product involves an
complete on the choice working with fractions. Some Educreations lesson uploaded
 board. They range from
simply reading a book about
fractions and placing fractions
on a number line to finding
common denominators and
comparing fractions.
Readiness
The choice board offers
several levels of practice for
students at different
readiness levels.
Students will be working independently or with a partner.
Pre Assessment
• Choice Board
students will choose to read and
write about fractions. Some
students will create a lesson on
the iPad for our YouTube
channel. Some students will
work with others to learn more.
Student Learner Elements
Interest
The choice board differentiates
according to interest because
students have so many different
ways to explore fractions.
Instructional Groupings
Assessment
Formative Assessment
I will assess students
throughout the week as they
work on the choice boards. A
few of the options will be
initialed by me or a partner.
Teacher Resources
Student Resources
to YouTube. Another product is
a newspaper ad written by a
fraction. All of the products
serve the same purpose of
giving students the opportunity
to experience fractions.
Learning Profile
The choice board differentiates
according to learning preference
because of all of the options on
the board. Students can choose
to read, write, work with others,
and work with technology.
Post Assessment
Students will submit their
finished choice boards at the
end of the week.