Lesson 2
Grade 3 Math [Fractions]
Crystal Carroll
St. Thomas University
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Lesson Plan
Grade: 3
Time: 45 minutes
(1 lesson)
NCTM Outcomes Content Standards: Number and Operations: Number:
Goals for grade 3-5:
understand and represent commonly used fractions, such as 1/4, 1/3, and 1/2.
develop understanding of fractions as parts of unit wholes, as parts of a
collection, as locations on number lines, and as divisions of whole numbers.
use models, benchmarks, and equivalent forms to judge the size of fractions.
Differentiation:
Ty: Help to determine numerator and denominator and provide guidance to him and others who
have trouble as needed as they go through the stations.
For students who are high: suggest adding a visual to go with the fraction… how can they
represent the fraction with a photo?
After the Lesson
Teacher reflection/notes for next time:
Overall Comments: Suggestions:
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References
Department of Education. (2010). Mathematics Grade 3 Curriculum. Retrieved from
Government of New Brunswick:
http://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Departments/ed/pdf/K12/curric/Math/Math-
Grade3.pdf
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. (2018). Standards and Positions. Retrieved from
NCTM: http://www.nctm.org/Standards-and-Positions/Principles-and-
Standards/Number-and-Operations/
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Appendix A
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Appendix B
Gold? Blue?
Purple?
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Appendix C
Easter Candies
What fraction of the bunnies are pink?
Skittles
Green?
Red?
Orange?
Yellow?
Purple?
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Appendix D
Counter Drop
Drop the counters and record the fraction of how many land red facing
up (even if you repeat an answer).
Check off the boxes that match the picture, trying to get as many as
possible before hearing the timer.
Answers:
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Appendix E
Checklist
Can show Macayla Ethan Madilyn Zander Austin Nisha Emma Jorden Isaac Ty
that:
fraction
represents a
part of a
whole;
describing
situations in
which
fractions are
used;
comparing
fractions of
the same
whole with
like
denominators
Can show Devon Robert Mya Marlee Taylor Jesse Zahra Megan Chanel
that:
fraction
represents a
part of a
whole;
describing
situations in
which
fractions are
used;
comparing
fractions of
the same
whole with
like
denominators