Fraction Action! (3rd-5th Math)
In this engaging and interactive class, students in 3rd-5th grade will master the fundamentals of fractions through hands-on activities, visual models, and real-world applications.
What's included
9 pre-recorded lessons
9 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssignments
2-4 hours per week. includedAssessment
1-2 throughout the classClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
In this fun and engaging 3rd-5th grade fractions class, students will dive into the world of fractions, learning everything from the basics to more advanced concepts! We'll explore unit fractions, compare fractions with different numerators and denominators, and practice adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions.
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to understand and work with fractions in a variety of ways. They will explore unit fractions, compare fractions with the same and different denominators, and learn how to represent fractions using area and length mode
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)9 Lessons
over 9 WeeksLesson 1:
Week 1: Introduction to Fractions
Review foundational concepts of fractions.
Explore how fractions represent parts of a whole.
Introduction to key vocabulary: numerator, denominator, unit fractions.
Lesson 2:
Understanding Fractions as Numbers
Interpret unit fractions with denominators 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8.
Understand that a unit fraction represents one part of a whole divided equally.
Represent unit fractions using area and length models.
Lesson 3:
Numerators and Denominators
Represent fractions with denominators 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8.
Use area models and number lines to explain the numerator as the count of unit fractions.
Compare fractions on a number line.
Lesson 4:
Equivalent Fractions
-Compose and decompose fractions into equivalent fractions.
-Explore relationships between halves, fourths, and eighths; thirds and sixths.
-Explain why fractions with the same numerator and denominator equal one whole.
-Recognize and express whole numbers as fractions.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I am passionate about helping young learners build confidence and master essential math concepts. I earned a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Appalachian State University and am currently pursuing a master’s degree in literacy education. As a full-time 2nd-grade teacher, I have successfully taught multiplication, division, place value, and fractions using engaging, hands-on methods that make math fun and accessible.
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Ages: 9-12