Fifth Grade Math Quarter 2 (Fractions)

***This class is one-quarter of the full-year fifth-grade curriculum. The class meets in quarters of the school year to better meet the needs of students and their school schedules.***

This class when combined with quarters 1,3, and 4 covers all the material students need to master in fifth grade. 

In each class, I will introduce the topic to students by modeling how to solve the problems. Then, we will work together to solve the problems as a class. Throughout this, I will ask students to submit answers in the chat or hold up pieces of paper with answers. This shows me that students are ready to try to answer on their own. Finally, I will have students practice on their own. 

I keep class numbers small so that I know how each student is doing in the class.

I adjust the pace of the class to meet the needs of the students. If students really understand a concept, we will spend less time on it. If students are having difficulty with a subject, we will spend more time on it. In addition to seeing that each student is able to solve the problems on their own, I also ask students how they feel about a topic before we move on. I have them do this anonymously through the chat.

At the beginning of the course, I let students know that they can stop me at any time to ask a question or they can also put a message in the chat. I encourage students to let me know if they are not understanding what I am trying to teach them. I explain to them that very often I can present the topic in a different way, so they should let me know. This also teaches students to advocate for themselves in school.

My goal at the end of the course is to not only teach students math but to teach them skills they will need for the rest of their life. I try to teach students to be curious and to ask questions when they do not know the answer.

I am a general education teacher and special education. Feel free to reach out to me and talk to me about your child and their learning. I would love to help in any way that I can.

Class Schedule (May be adjusted to meet the needs of the students)
Day 1: Introduction to Fractions- Equivalent Fractions
Day 2: Equivalent Fractions
Day 3: Simplifying Fractions
Day 4: Simplifying Fractions
Day 5: Mixed Equivalent Fractions/ Simplifying Practice
Day 6: Comparing Fractions- Least Common Multiple; Least Common Denominator
Day 7: Comparing Fractions
Day 8: Putting Fractions in Order
Day 9: Putting Fractions in Order
Day 10: Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions
Day 11: Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions 
Day 12: Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions
Day 13: Adding Fractions (mixed numbers- same and different denominators)
Day 14: Adding Fractions (mixed numbers- same and different denominators)
Day 15: Subtracting Fractions (same and different denominators) (mixed numbers- same and different mixed numbers)
Day 16: Subtracting Fractions (same and different denominators) (mixed numbers- same and different mixed numbers)
Day 17: Multiplying Fractions (whole numbers and mixed numbers); Greatest Common Factor
Day 18: Multiplying Fractions continued
Day 19: Dividing Fractions (whole numbers, fractions, and mixed numbers)
Day 20: Dividing Fractions (whole numbers, fractions, and mixed numbers)
Day 21: Fraction Word Problems
Day 22: Extra Time or review
Day 23: Extra Time or review
Day 24: Extra Time or review

The extra time allows for the class to be adjusted if students need more support. If extra time is not needed, we will review all the material.