Weeks 1 - 4
AusVELS
Level 3
Model and represent unit
fractions including 1/2, 1/4,
1/3, 1/5 and
their multiples to a complete
whole
Vocabulary:
part
vulgar fraction
half
hundredth
Level 4
Investigate equivalent fractions
used in contexts
Count by quarters halves and
thirds, including with mixed
numerals. Locate and represent
these fractions on a number line
Recognise that the place value
system can be extended to
tenths and hundredths. Make
connections between fractions
and decimal notation
whole
numerator
quarter
thousandth
Assessment FOR
Common learning task (pretest)
Level 5
Understand that fraction have equal
parts.
Know that the numerator is the top
number of a fraction and represents
the identified as part of the fraction.
Know that the denominator is the
bottom number and represents the
total number of parts. Recognise
that fractions can be parts of a
whole object or a collection.
Understand that fractions are
another way of representing
division. Recognise the connection
between the order of unit fractions
(, , , , , ) and their
denominators.
whole number
denominator
eighth
decimal fraction
fraction
common denominator
third
decimal point
Assessment AS
Assessment grids
Clinics
Small focus groups
Student reflections
Level 6
Consolidate understanding of
fractions having equal parts.
Consolidate knowledge of
numerator and denominator and
what each represents.
Understand that fractions can be
parts of a whole object or a
collection. Understand that
fractions are another representation
of division. Understand that
fractions can be represented in
different ways (equivalent fractions,
mixed numbers). Understand that
the place value system can be
extended beyond hundredths.
Understand the connection between
place value and division or
multiplication by 10. Recognise the
equivalence of fractional and
decimal notation.
mixed number
equivalent fraction
sixth
decimal place
Level 7
Fractions can be expressed as
decimals and percentages and vice
versa. Understand that fractions are
another representation of division.
Understand the conventions for
rounding.
Understand the representation of
proper fractions, mixed numbers
and improper fractions.
proper fraction
reduce to
fifth
recurring
improper fraction
cancel
tenth
Assessment OF
Rich tasks
Conferences
Student reflections
Post-test
Weeks 1 - 4
Tuesday
Independent
Activity
I now know
how to
Learning Focus
We are learning to demonstrate our
understanding of fractions.
Reflection
Success Criteria
Warm Up Activity
Wednesday
Learning Focus
We are learning to revise decimal
place value to tenths.
Success Criteria
1. I can identify tenths in (vulgar)
fraction form.
2.I can identify tenths in decimal
(fraction) form.
3.I can identify hundredths in
(vulgar) fraction form.
4.I can identify hundredths in
decimal (fraction) form.
5. I understand that tenths are
larger than hundredths.
1. Draw a bar divided into ten equal parts on the board. Ask students
to identify the fraction each equal part represents in the bar,
i.e. tenths.
2. Colour in one tenth. Ask students how they would write one
tenth as a fraction,
i.e. 1/10. Remind students that this is one out of ten. Record this
under the bar. Share with students that in decimal form, one
tenth is written as 0.1.
3. Draw a place value chart as follows:
T | O | . | Tths
T | O | . | Tths
4. Share that the first column after a decimal point is known as the
tenths column. Repeat similar examples to reinforce the concept of
tenths.
What is the
difference
between
tenths and
hundredths?
Weeks 1 - 4
Students explore
the app Virtual
Manipulatives.
Weeks 1 - 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQ4YaNkA7_4
Thursday 1
Learning Focus
Figure me out!
My shoe size 4 x 2
My birth month 70 divided by 7
My age (7x3) + 2
Success Criteria
My birth date 64 divided by 32
1.I understand that decimals are
The number of people in my family 25 divided by 5
part of a whole number.
The number of pets in my family 80 divided by 8
2.I can make connections between The spot my AFL team is on on the ladder at the moment 500 divided by
tenths in decimal and fraction
100
form.
The countries I have been to 39-26
3.I can make connections
Now its your turn to create a quick one for me 3 things and be
between hundredths in decimal
We are learning to apply decimal
place value to real life situations.
Extending
In pairs or small
groups, students
complete the
attached decimal
place value /
worded problems
(pasted at the end
of this unit).
Students dont have
to complete all
problems.
Today I
discovered
I am
confused
about
I have a
question
about
Write it in
your book!
Title
Reflection
Thursday 2
Learning Focus
We are learning to apply decimal
place value to real life situations.
Success Criteria
Weeks 1 - 4
creative!
Whole Class
Revise decimal place value tenths, hundredths. Revise the link between
fractions and decimals, i.e. /10, /100.
Ask students where we use / where they see decimals in real
life. List these.
Ask students
towards the end of
the lesson to think
of something that
they have
discovered/ are
confused with or
have a question
about.
Select a few examples and ask students what the values tell
them,
i.e. 1.25L soft drink tells us the bottle is more than 1L;
$4.50 tells us that we need 4 whole dollars and 50 cents, which is half of
one dollar;
9.52 seconds tells us that the activity took someone more than 9
seconds, but less than 10 seconds, to complete.
In pairs or small
groups, students
complete the
attached decimal
puzzles (pasted at
the end of this unit).
Students make up
their own puzzles
to share with a
partner.
Write down
out of 5 (1
being you
would really
like some
more
assistance)
how
confident
you are
feeling in
regards to
understandi
ng decimals
so far? You
need to be
Weeks 1 - 4
problem.
able to
explain why!
Show me
your
understandi
ng if you
choose 5.
Warm Up Activity
Fraction and Decimal Match up
Write the following values up on
the board. Ask students to find the
matching pairs. Ask students to
see if they can record these
values in other ways.
Assessment
FOR:
AS:
OF:
Monday
Learning Focus
Write the following numbers on the board and ask students what number
Independent
Activity
Students expand the
Reflection
When
Weeks 1 - 4
We are learning to expand decimals. they think is the biggest? smallest? Ask students to explain their
reasons.
We are learning to order decimals.
http://www.virtualnerd.com/middlemath/decimals/comparingordering/decimals
Success Criteria
following numbers
and place them in
order from smallest
to largest.
Once all the numbers have been filled in, revise the place value of each
decimal place. Also revise that tths = /10, hths = /100. Fill in the blank
spaces with a zero. Share that the zeros are place holders.
Warm Up Activity
Students pose as many questions
that they can where the answer is
36.
Or watch video!!
In pairs or small
groups, students
complete the
attached rounding
decimals problems
(pasted at the end of
this unit). Students
dont have to
complete all
problems.
**Anecdotal grids
ordering
decimals, I
need to
remember to
because
Weeks 1 - 4
0.3 = 3 tths
0.02 = 0 tths + 2 hths = 2 hths
Emphasise the rule that when ordering decimals, you need to have
the same number of decimal places.
Ask students how they think you expand the following numbers:
2.35 = 2 ones + 3 tths + 5 hths
1.09 = 1 one + 0 tths + 9 hths
Tuesday
Learning Focus
We are learning to add and subtract
decimals.
1.2 + 3.4
Students complete
the following task:
Its your birthday!
You have really
Explain how
you met the
success
criteria
today.
Weeks 1 - 4
Success Criteria
4.51 + 2.87
7.3 2.4
9.61 3.52
Warm Up Activity
0.206,
$25 from an
auntie
$9.25 from
your cousins
$35 from an
uncle
$24.50 from
your friends
$100 from
your parents
videos
Order these decimals -
Ask students how to subtract 1.92 from 3. Again, reinforce adding zeros as
placeholders.
Weeks 1 - 4
books.
Break this question
into steps!
Rounding decimals
Wednesday
Extending
Learning Focus
We are learning to multiply
decimals.
Success Criteria
http://www.virtualnerd.com/middlemath/decimals/multiplying/decimalmultiplication-method
3, 2, 1
3 recalls or
facts from
the lesson
1. 0.5 x 5
2. 1.2 x 3
3. 0.15 x 2
Students complete
the following
questions.
4. 1.25 x 4
5. 0.4 x 0.6
6. 0.4 x 0.6
7. 1.5 x 0.5
8. 1.2 x 0.11
9. 2.3 x 0.15
10. 0.35 x 0.28
Rounding decimals
(Anecdotal grids)
2 ideas from
the lesson
1 question
you have
from the
lesson
Weeks 1 - 4
http://www.virtualnerd.com/middlemath/decimals/multiplying/example- Ask students what 1.2 + 1.2 equals (2.4). Share that this is the same as 1.2
multiply-decimal-wholenumber
x 2.
Ask students if they can see a connection.
Warm Up Activity
Place Value Game
Students draw a place value chart
from ones to thousandths. In
pairs, students take it in turns to
deal a card or roll a die. Students
record their number in a column,
with the aim to create the biggest
number possible. The student with
the biggest number scores one. The
winner is the first student to score 5
points.
- I do it and they have to
beat me. Turn the board
around.
Share with students that when you multiply by decimals, you are
multiplying by parts of whole numbers, so the answers sometimes
dont look right.
Also share there is a trick when multiplying decimals to count how many
decimals places there are in the actual question. This will tell you how many
decimal places there will be in the answer. Then, remove the decimal point
from the equation; multiply the equation as normal, then put the decimal
point in the equation.
Weeks 1 - 4
Thursday 1
Learning Focus
We are learning to apply my
knowledge of fractions and decimals
to percentages.
http://www.virtualnerd.com/middlemath/ratios-proportionspercent/percents-decimalsfractions/decimal-to-percentconversion
http://www.virtualnerd.com/middlemath/ratios-proportionspercent/percents-decimalsfractions/fraction-to-percentconversion
Success Criteria
1.I can convert fractions into
decimals.
2.I can convert decimals in fractions.
3.I can convert fractions into
percentages.
4.I can convert decimals into
percentages.
5.I can add fractions, decimals and
WRITE IN BOOKS!!
To convert a fraction into a decimal divide the denominator into the
numerator.
3/4 = 3 ./. by 4 = 0.75
To convert a decimal into a fraction make the fractions denominator
10, 100, 1000 depending on how many digits there are after the decimal
point. Then simplify.
0.75 = 75/100 = 3/4
To convert a fraction into a percentage change it to a decimal and
multiply by 100.
3/4 = 3 ./. 4 = 0.75 = 0.75x100 = 75%
To convert a decimal into a percentage multiply by 100. (Move the
decimal point two places to the right)
0.75 x 100 = 75%
eg.
1/2 = 5/10 = 0.5 = 50%
1. 0.875 to a
percentage
2. 3.025 to a
percentage
3. 3/5 to a
decimal
4. 5/8 to a
percentage
5. 0..6 to a
fraction
6. 0.875 to a
percentage
- Rounding
decimals.
- Email that
jess sent
out!
I now know
how to
I still need to
work on
Weeks 1 - 4
Warm Up Activity
Watch videos!!
Assessment
FOR:
AS:
OF:
Weeks 1 - 4
Monday
Learning Focus
Independent
Activity
7. 0.87 to a
percentage
8. 3.02 to a
percentage
9. 3/5 to a
decimal
10.5/8 to a
percentage
11. 0.6 to a
fraction
12.0.875 to a
percentage
**Anecdotal grids
Reflection
I now know
how to
I still need to
work on
Warm Up Activity
Multiplication questions
0.04 x 1.2
0.05 x 1.3
0.035 x 1.2
0.215 x 4.4
26 x 0.007
Remind students that all of these values, individually, are less than one
whole.
All three ways of writing the same number look different but they all
represent the same proportion of an amount.
Tuesday
Learning Focus
We are revising our understanding
of decimals.
Success Criteria
Cheat sheet
Go over multiplication
Weeks 1 - 4
Brainstorm
- What were some tricky
concepts?
- What do we need to revise?
- What do we need to go over?
- Show me books!
Weeks 1 - 4
Wednesday
I now know
how to
Learning Focus
We are demonstrating our
understanding of decimals.
Success Criteria
Post test?!
Weeks 1 - 4
Warm Up Activity
Thursday 1
Learning Focus
Success Criteria
Warm Up Activity
Next week
Interpreting data/graphing?
Learning Focus
Success Criteria
Warm Up Activity
Assessment
FOR:
AS:
OF: