Fracciones: conceptualización y conversión de números mixtos

This one-session class serves as a refresher for students needing extra practice with fractions. 


T E A C H I N G    A P P R O A C H
I have worked with students who span both the globe and entire spectrum of abilities, including highly gifted, twice exceptional, and learners with specific learning disabilities. I am a classroom level Orton Gillingham practitioner, and incorporate the multisensory approach of OG in my math courses. 

My math instruction style involves moving from concrete -->pictorial --> abstract in our progression of each new topic. Initial problems will involve concrete, real life examples. Children will then see pictorial examples, and finally, abstract numeric examples. I utilize the interactive whiteboard, and encourage the children to do so as well. Color, pictures, and models are incorporated whenever appropriate. Appropriate scaffolding/ support will be provided as needed. 


C L A S S    P R O G R E S S I O N

VOCABULARY REVIEW
We will review basic terminology relevant to the topic. Concepts included are denominator, numerator, like terms, whole/ whole numbers, 

FRACTION ADDITION REVIEW
Instructor will review rules of adding fractions with students. We will work out problems together and individually. 

INTRODUCTION TO MIXED NUMBERS
Instructor will introduce the concept of mixed numbers to students using real world examples. Students will work to identify the whole number portion and the fraction portion of mixed numbers. We will discuss why we might choose to present numbers in this format. 

INTRODUCTION TO IMPROPER FRACTIONS
Instructor will introduce the concept of an improper fraction. We will work to identify improper fractions. We will discuss why we might choose to present numbers in this format, and what situations might require it. 

CHANGING IMPROPER FRACTIONS TO MIXED NUMBERS
We will learn to convert fractions with a beginner level strategy: repeated subtraction.

CHANGING MIXED NUMBERS TO IMPROPER FRACTIONS
We will look at situations where we might be presented with a mixed numbers, and think up strategies to convert this into an improper fraction.  Students' attention will be drawn to finding clues that help us select the right denominator. We will use a beginner level strategy, utilizing models and addition only. 

RECAP AND EXIT PROBLEM
We will recap everything we have covered, and students will be left with an exit ticket problem, which they can submit to the Outschool classroom, where they will be given feedback.