Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand and work with fractions confidently.
Materials and Prep
- Paper
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Ruler
No prior knowledge of fractions is required, just come with a positive attitude and willingness to learn!
Activities
- Fraction Pizza: Draw a circle on the paper and divide it into slices. Color a part of the slices to represent different fractions.
- Fraction Hunt: Look around your house for items that can be divided into fractions. For example, cutting a sandwich into halves or quarters.
- Fraction Bingo: Create a Bingo card with fractions instead of numbers. Call out fractions and mark them on your card.
Talking Points
- What are fractions?
"Fractions are like pieces of a whole. They show how many parts of a whole we have." - Numerator and Denominator:
"The top number of a fraction is called the numerator, and the bottom number is called the denominator." - Equivalent Fractions:
"Fractions that represent the same value are called equivalent fractions. For example, 1/2 is the same as 2/4." - Adding and Subtracting Fractions:
"To add or subtract fractions, we need to have the same denominator. If they are different, we need to make them the same by finding a common denominator." - Practice Makes Perfect:
"The more we practice working with fractions, the easier it becomes. Don't be afraid to make mistakes, that's how we learn!"