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Fraction Mastery for LIFE! for Upper Elementary Students

Completed by 8 learners
Ages 8-11
Live Group Class
In this 8 lesson course learners will see patterns and make connections to truly understand the logic behind working with, and calculating with, fractions. Students will MAKE SENSE of simplifying, equivalence, and all four operations!
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(59 reviews)

Live video meetings
2x per week, 4 weeks
5-9 learners per class
60 min

What's included

8 live meetings
8 in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. I will provide a weekly pdf of problems similar to ones we discuss in class. This way students will be able to practice patterns found in class and hopefully teach someone else!
Assessment
Upon request I can provide an informal assessment (written paragraph) of any learner at any time. But there are no formal grades or tests.
Grading
included

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 5
Beginner - Intermediate Level
This course focuses on fraction understanding and fraction computation. This course is for students who are prepared to see fractions and think about how they relate to one another and the world around them! We will meet eight times and each class builds on the previous discussion and understanding. Each class will be based on carefully curated problems that lead to questions and understanding about how numbers relate and why answers to problems make sense. 

We will use physical manipulatives as well as bar models, area models and number lines to make sense of the work we do.

Each class will begin with a warmup problem and a quick discussion to establish classroom community expectations. Students will be asked questions and it is hoped that students will explain their thinking so that we can all benefit from patterns that we see. Each daily problem set will build intentionally to allow students to 'see' the patterns and methods that will make the most sense to them. Students will leave each class able to explain standard algorithms but also show alternate ways to find a solution.

Daily challenges will involve discussion and seeking as many ways to solve a problem as we decide makes sense. In this course we are expected to make mistakes and build on each other's thinking. We will also agree on steps we can ALWAYS use to find answers to fraction problems that involve addition, subtraction, multiplication and division!

Learning Goals

Students will learn to write, describe, and compare fractions.
Students will build understanding of the four basic operations and how to accurately use them with fractions. 
Students will use number lines and bar models to represent equivalent fractions.

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Standards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
8 Lessons
over 4 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Building Fraction Knowledge
 This lesson is about learning the parts of fractions, names of fractions, different ways of seeing fractions and comparing fraction sizes. 
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Understanding Fraction Equivalence and Size
 This lesson is about learning how to find equivalent fractions and understand how they are similar but not "exactly" the same. We will also learn how to compare fractions as "greater than, less than and equal to." 
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Adding and Subtracting with Fractions
 This lesson is about learning how to add/subtract fractions with common denominators and when one fraction's denominator can be changed into the second fraction's denominator. 
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Adding and Subtracting Fractions - Level II
 This lesson is about learning how to add/subtract fractions with uncommon denominators where each denominator needs to be changed in order to create a common denominator (piece size). 
60 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Learning Needs
This class uses manipulatives frequently to aid in comprehension so many students with learning differences generally benefit greatly from this instruction.
Parental Guidance
There will be no scary content in this class.
Pre-Requisites
Learners need to understand the four basic operations and recognize grouping such as "what two values makes 10" and "what is the difference between 6 and 2." Students should also be familiar with the idea that a fraction is a part of one.
Supply List
- paper and pencil, preferably a notebook to organize ongoing learning
- Fraction Bars (about $10)
- Student whiteboard & dry erase markers
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Physical Fraction Bars are highly recommended for these classes. They can be purchased through Amazon. Sets include a unit bar (1) and fractions down to twelfths.

Meet the teacher

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Teacher expertise and credentials
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in Mathematics
Master's Degree from Johns Hopkins University
I have been a middle school math teacher for twenty three years. I have helped thousands of students make the transition from elementary math to middle school math and beyond. I have taught and tutored students from second grade through Trigonometry so I also understand the mindset necessary for continued mathematical success. I have a Masters in Education from Johns Hopkins University.  

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