1 on 1 or Small Group Bi-Weekly Fractions Math Lessons

This course will cover all areas of fractions geared for 4th-5th grade learners. Each week we will introduce a topic, learn about it and then practice it together through practice problems and activities. Please see the schedule below:

Week 1: Adding Fractions

Day 1: 
(1) Introduction of two methods of adding fractions. We will visit the "E.C.D." style (Easiest Common Denominator) and the "L.C.D." style (Least Common Denominator). Each style has their own advantages that make solving any problem easier.
(2) Introduction of fraction methods, practice problems and cool down activity.
(3) We will also introduce the most essential terminology required for fractions, such as numerators, denominators and definitions.
(4) Practice problems using the style that the student feels works best for them. Some students prefer one method over another.
Homework will be available in addition to the extension activity introduced at the end of class. Sometimes homework will be assigned pending the progress made in class.

Day 2: 
(1) We will continue our progress by going over the extension activity issued at the end of class and warm up with 2 additional problems.
(2) Introduce the terminology used within this lesson, such as commutative property, simplify and/or reduce fractions.
(3) We will build on the foundation that we have made with a few larger fraction problems that combine everything we have learned up to this point.

Week 2: Subtracting Fractions

Day 1: 
(1) Introduction of two methods of Subtraction fractions. We will visit the "E.C.D." style (Easiest Common Denominator) and the "L.C.D." style (Least Common Denominator). This will be more brief as we introduced it in week 1. The reason we go over it again is to confirm the students comprehension and to show the similarities of solving adding/subtraction fractions.
(2) Practice fraction methods, problems and complete the cool down activity.
(3) Practice problems using the style that the student feels works best for them. Homework will be available in addition to the extension activity introduced at the end of class and sometimes assigned pending the progress made in class.

Day 2: 
(1) We will continue our progress by going over the extension activity issued at the end of class and warm up with 2 additional problems.
(2) Revisit the terminology used within this lesson, such as commutative property, simplify and/or reduce fractions (if required).
(3) We will build on the foundation that we have made with a few larger fraction subtraction problems that combine everything we have learned to this point.


Week 3: Multiplying Fractions

Day 1: 
(1) Introduction of how to solve multiplying fraction problems. There are many ways to solve these types of problems, I will demonstrate those ways and also demonstrate the easiest way to solve a multiplying fractions problem.
(2) Complete practice problems and the cool down activity.
(3) Homework will be available in addition to the extension activity introduced at the end of class and sometimes assigned pending the progress made in class.

Day 2: 
(1) We will continue our progress by going over the extension activity issued at the end of class and warm up with 2 additional problems. We will focus on simplifying fractions in this lesson.
(2) Prepare for the next topic. Multiplication and division fraction problems are very similar.
(3) We will build on the foundation that we have made with a few larger fraction problems that combine everything we have learned to this point.


Week 4: Dividing Fractions

Day 1: 
(1) Introduction of how to solve dividing fraction problems. There are several ways to solve these types of problems, I will demonstrate the target procedures and focus in on the easiest way to solve a problems dedicated to  dividing fractions.
(2) Introduce terminology: 3 S's, reciprocals and Improper fractions. 
(3) Introduction of how to manage improper fractions.
(4) Complete practice problems and the cool down activity.
(5) Homework will be available in addition to the extension activity introduced at the end of class and sometimes assigned pending the progress made in class.

Day 2: 
(1) We will continue our progress by going over the extension activity issued at the end of class and warm up with 2 additional problems. 
(2) Review/conclude the unit and spotlight any areas that might need additional focus.