Lesson Plan

Name: Antonia Morado Cooperating Teacher: Norma Moreno

Setting/Grade Level: 4th Grade Subjects: Math
School: Los Amigos Elementary Date: 03/15/2017
Theme/Title: Multiplying whole Composite of Class: 4th grade 4 students
numbers by mix numbers

1. Learning Goals/Objectives
What student learning goals/objectives do Which indicators of the Arizona content
you have for this lesson? standards does this lesson address?

 Students will be able to multiply  4.NF.A.2 Number and Operations-

whole numbers Fractions.
 Students will create foldable that
lists the steps of completing this
operation.
 Students will learn to create tape
models to show work of
multiplying whole numbers by
fractions.
Fractions: Extend understanding of
fraction equivalence and ordering.
Compare two fractions with different
numerators and different denominators,
e.g., by creating common denominators
of numerators, or by caring to a
benchmark fraction such as 1/2.
Recognize that comparisons are valid
only when the two fractions refer to the
same whole.
 4.NF.b.3 Number and Operations-
Fractions: Build fractions from unit
fractions by applying and extending
previous understandings of
operations on whole numbers.

2. Methodology
What instructional strategies will you use?
X Constructions Library Research
X Cooperative Learning Peer Editing
X Discussion/Questioning Practicum
X Problem Solving Field Study
Reflection/Response X Graphic Organizers
X Independent Learning Role Playing
Laboratory X Viewing/Listening/Answering
X Practice/Drill Experiment
Lecture Discovery
Reporting Journal
Simulation Other:
Why did you choose these strategies/methods?
 Constructions- Students will construct their own foldable model, and tape models
to help represent the steps of multiplying whole numbers by fractions.
 Cooperative Learning- small group with students of different levels of ability, use
a variety of learning activities to improve their understanding of a subject.
 Discussion/Questioning- as apart of progress monitoring students will be
prompted with questions as to monitor their understanding of the task.
 Problem Solving- Students will be solving math problems from the work sheet
using a scaffolding method of instructions.
 Independent Learning- Students will have time to work independently and
practice their techniques.
 Practice/Drills- Students will get the opportunity to practice operations.
 Graphic Organizers- Students will create foldable to help them learn the steps of
multiplying fractions.
 Viewing/Listening/Answering- Students will be have several opportunities to
answer, listen, and see visualize how the procedure is taking place.
How will you group students for instruction?

Students are already placed in groups based off their grade and ability with the subject.
This group consists of four 4th grade students.

List below your activities/steps including how you activate background knowledge, gain
student attention (set induction), demonstrate processes and desired outcomes (modeling,
guided practice, independent practice), and bring closure to the lesson. Also, articulate
how you will evaluate your lesson/determine if student learning occurred.
 Activity/Step Time
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Gain student attention (Set Introduction) cate
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1. I will explain what our objectives are and the activities we will be
doing for the lesson. 45-60
2. I will show the foldable and explain how they will fill it out. minutes of
instruction.
Activate background knowledge

1. Student’s who were here last week will be handed back their
worksheets. Students who were not here will be handed a new
worksheet.
2. I will ask students who were here what strategy we used last week.
3. I will then explain that this concept was taught in their general
education classroom. I will explain that problems like these will be
on the AZ merit and we are going to practice how to complete these
problems with a strategy.

Demonstrate processes and desired outcomes (modeling, guided practice,

independent practice)

1. Together we will fill out the foldable that lays out all the steps of
multiplying whole numbers by fractions.
A. Step 1: Look at denominator and figure out how many pieces are in
one group.
B. Step 2: Make as many groups to fill up your tape. Tapes are to be
drawn on graph paper.
C. Step 3: Look at the numerator and find out how many pieces of the
group you need to fill in. After identifying this number color in the
number in alternate colors.
D. Count how many wholes you’ve filled in (write this number)
followed by the part of the last whole (write this fraction)
E. Check your work by counting groups

2. Together we will do three problems on the white board student’s work

will be monitored by me and we will make sure they are setting up their
tapes correctly.

3. Students will practice additional problems on their own.

Bring closure to the lesson

Students will be asked if the lesson helped them understand how to
multiply fractions by whole numbers.

Students will be allowed to take foldable to class and use it while practicing
procedures in their general education classroom.
Evaluate your lesson/determine if student learning occurred

1. Through formative assessment. I will be able to determine if students

understood the procedure.
2. Determining how well students multiply factions can be identified
through their responses on the worksheet.

3. Materials
What materials will you use? Technology Utilized
Teacher Student Cassettes/CDs CD-ROM
White Board Graph paper Overhead Computer
Construction paper Graphic organizer Slides Distance
Markers Worksheets Learning/Webcast
Pencils Tape Recorder Internet
Colored pencils TV/VCR/DVD Laser Disk
Assistive Tech. Smart Board
Digital/Video Other
Camera

4. Assessment/Evaluation
Assessment Alternatives How will you evaluate each student
(check=process, x=product) goal/outcome?
Application Objective Test Observation. I will make sure every student
Exam is participating and following directions of
Concept x Observation the lesson.
Mapping
Parent Contract
Evaluation
Peer Evaluation Checklist
Self-Evaluation X Performance
Inventories Portfolio
Quantitative Rating Scales
Scales How will you use this information?
Rubric Scored
Discussion I will use this information to see what sorts
Journals Problem- of strategies work for my students.
Solving
Assessment
Other
 5. Reflection after Lesson Implementation
1. To what extent did students learn what you intended? How do you know?

2. Did you do anything differently than what you planned? If so, why?

3. If you were going to teach this lesson again to the same students, what would you do
the same? Differently?

4. How much time did you actually use? Were transitions smooth?

5. Identify a group or individual who did well with the lesson. How do you account for
this? What might you do in the future to ensure their continued success?

6. Identify a group or individual who had difficulty with this lesson. How do you account
for this? What interventions could you use so that they achieve the learning goals?

7. Are there any other comments, reactions, or questions about the lesson? Was there
anything you felt especially good, frustrated, or confused about?