Roukia Hamoud

Fun in Math- Fractions Rubric

Grades

5th

Subjects

Mathematics: Fractions

Length of Lesson

Five 1 hour lessons

Lesson Overview

Students need to classify the basics of fractions. Students will

recognize fractions using M&Ms and separate each color and
generate a fraction. The student will then eat one of each color, and
revise the fraction. Story problems will be assigned to each student
and will show work on how each problem was solved and a
challenge question will be assigned.
Curriculum
Use equivalent fractions as a strategy to add and subtract fractions.
Framework/Standard 1. 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.)
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.
(5.NF)
(Mathematics%20StandardsCCSSI_Math20Standards_395331_7.pdf)
Learning Objectives

Students will compare equivalent fractions

Students will add and subtract using common denominators

Students will multiply and divide Fractions

Students will use less than < or greater than > with fractions

Students will demonstrate fractions that make up a whole

Students will solve story problems.

Technology Use
Teacher will display own example of the M&Ms on the overhead
display.
Materials
M&Ms
M&M Worksheet Activity
Story Problems worksheet
Procedure
1. Teacher will introduce the lesson of fractions and break students

Assessment

into groups of 2.
2. Each child will have a pack of M&Ms. They will count how many
are in the bag and split the different colors into one group. Ex. Red,
Yellow, Brown, Blue, Orange, Green
3. What fraction represents the number of each color in their pack?
4. Students will add, subtract, multiply, and divide two out of the six
colors, and if some want a challenge, they can do the same with 3.
Ex. 1/2+3/4+5/6.
5. Each student will be assigned mixed practice fraction story
problems.
6. The teacher will then ask various questions to make sure they
understand the concept.
7. The students will then enjoy their M&Ms

Students will be assessed based on

-Their completed worksheet of the M&M activity.
-Work shown throughout the whole activity & story problem.

Fun Math Fractions Rubric

Objectives

Beginning

Developmental

Excellent

(0 Points)

(2 Points)

(5 Points)

Mathematical skills

Student has little

work of
mathematical skills.
Needs teachers
guidance, no
workable solutions.

Part of the task is

correct, however
gaps in skill are
apparent.

Demonstrates a
meticulous
performance of
mathematical skill
and mastery
exceeds
expectations.

Conceptual
Understanding

Little
understanding of
the assignment
and/or
misunderstood the
task.

Some material is
understood and
demonstrated.

Students work
shows thorough
use of
mathematical
concepts and
successfully
completed the
task.

Communication

Writing/work is
unclear and/or
absent

Explanations are
reasonable,
however there is
some confusion.

Addresses all
components of
the task.
Explanations are
clear and
reasonable.

Mathematical Practice

Shows limited or no
mathematical
practices.

Includes incomplete
progress but
understandings of
mathematical
practices are
present.

Student
thoroughly
understands
practice and
insights in the
explanation of
the practice.

Group Work

Student is not
offering assistance
to others and not
listening to each
other. Not all
students are
participating or on
task.

Some students are

helping each other

Students are
offering
assistance,
listening to each
other, and
exchanging ideas.

Score
/25