Introduction to Fractions Grades 3-5 Fraction Skills for Beginners Part 1 FLEX
In this flexible course, students will learn how to name the parts of a fraction, represent a fraction with a picture, add and subtract fractions with like denominators, find equivalent fractions, and simplify fractions.
Ms. Kristin l BA l Masters in Elementary Ed
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What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. Each week, students will be provided with worksheet pages, links to games that allow them to practice their skills, and will have various challenges/at home activities to try. The Nearpod lessons also contain word problems, practice questions, and open ended questions about the concepts. The teacher will provide feedback for each completed Nearpod lesson or assignment posted.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
Beginner Level
In this four week long flexible course, fractions for beginners, students will be introduced to fraction basics. They will learn the parts of a fraction, visual representations, addition and subtraction of fractions with like denominators, simplifying fractions, and finding equivalent fractions. In a FLEX course, there are no live meetings. Students will engage with the teacher and their classmates through the Outschool classroom page. Each week, students will complete an interactive Nearpod lesson. They will watch pre-recorded mini-lessons about each topic, create their own fraction resources, and complete week long, engaging fraction assignments and activities. These may be turned into the teacher for feedback and guidance. Week one: Students will be introduced to the flexible classroom tools and format. They will watch a mini lesson about what a fraction is, will learn the parts of a fraction, and will begin to show visual representations of the fractions that they create. They may complete the worksheet pages for the week. Students will learn how to use everyday objects to show equal groups and create their own fractions. Week two: Students will learn how to find equivalent fractions using multiplication. They will watch a pre-recorded mini-lesson about this topic, will complete the Nearpod lesson, and may complete this week's worksheets to practice their skills. Week three: Students will be adding and subtraction fractions with like denominators. They will watch a mini-lesson about this topic and will complete the Nearpod lesson. They will practice writing their own addition and subtraction word problems. Week four: Students will use division to simplify basic fractions. After watching the mini-lesson, and completing the Nearpod activities, students may try the "M&M Challenge" to practice their skills. This is a great course for students who are just beginning to learn fractions, or those who need some additional practice with these basic concepts.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Parts of a Fraction & Visual Representations
In this lesson, students will learn how to identify fractions, write fractions, and draw visual representations of fractions and mixed numbers. Lesson 2:
Equivalent Fractions
In this lesson, students will learn what an equivalent fraction is. They will use multiplication and division to find equivalent fractions. Lesson 3:
Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators
In this lesson, students will learn the steps to take when adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators. Lesson 4:
Simplifying Fractions
In this lesson, students will learn all about how to reduce fractions to their simplest form using the greatest common factor. Other Details
Supply List
Class Handouts Pen/Pencil
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Hello, and welcome to Outschool! My name is Ms. Kristin. I am a licensed elementary school teacher with my Masters Degree in Elementary Education for grades 1-6. I absolutely love teaching! I have taught grades 3, 4, and 5 in a brick-and-mortar school for over eight years and have been teaching online, too, for the past four years. As a classroom teacher, I have become very familiar with elementary subjects for grades 1-5 and their corresponding standards in math, English, reading, writing, science, social studies, and test prep. Familiarity with different grade levels allows me to differentiate my instruction and guide students to higher levels of thinking as they master grade-level concepts and seek to enhance their skills. My lessons are based on Common Core State Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards.
Qualifications & Licenses:
*Licensed Elementary School Teacher
*Curriculum Development
*TEFL
*Masters In Elementary Education
*ESL Online Education
*CCSS & NGSS Alignment Committees
Educational Philosophy:
I believe that students succeed when they are engaged, valued, and when lessons are personalized in some way to each individual student. During each lesson, I use positive reinforcement and gentle guidance to ensure students feel safe sharing their ideas. I strive to foster an inclusive and relaxed classroom environment and encourage students to participate, learn from each other, and have fun with the materials.
I am excited to get the opportunity to teach your child, and hope to see them in the classroom soon!
-Ms. KristinReviews
Self-Paced Class
$10
weekly4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher support
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Completed by 67 learners
Ages: 7-11
