Lesson 7

Workshop: Fractions

Est. Class Sessions: 2
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Mathematical Standards

3.NF.A
Develop understanding of fractions as numbers. (3.NF.A.1, 3.NF.A.2. 3.NF.A.3)
3.G.A
Reason with shapes and their attributes. (3.G.A.2)

Standards for Mathematical Practice

MP1.
Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
MP2.
Reason quantitatively.
MP3.
Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
MP4.
Model with mathematics.
MP5.
Use appropriate tools strategically.
MP6.
Attend to precision.
MP7.
Look for and make sense of structure.

While reading “The Clever Tailor” story, students explore the meaning of different-size unit wholes. This lesson provides targeted practice with representing fractions and the concepts related to fractions. Students will also revisit the Fraction Hex Game from Lesson 6.

Content in this Lesson

  • Representing fractions using objects, models, and number lines [E1].
  • Using words and numbers to name fractions [E2].
  • Recognizing that fractional parts of a unit whole may be different shapes but must be the same size [E3].
  • Recognizing that the same fractional parts of different-size unit wholes are not equal [E4].
  • Identifying a fractional part of a set [E5].
  • Partitioning shapes by a given unit fraction [E6].
  • Identifying the unit whole when given a fractional part of a whole [E7].
  • Making connections among representations of fractions [E8].
  • Finding equivalent fractions using models [E9].
  • Comparing and ordering fractions using models [E10].
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Materials for Students

Daily Practice and Problems Activity Homework Written Assessment

Student Books

 Student Guide
Student Activity Book  

Teacher Resources

 Teacher Guide - digital

Supplies for Students

fraction circle pieces
fraction strips
counters or connecting cubes
plain paper
counters in two different colors
Fraction Hex Game from Lesson 6

Materials for the Teacher

Unit 9 Assessment Record
Unit 9 Individual Assessment Record
Math Facts Class Record
meterstick, optional
Display set of fraction circle pieces, optional
Display set of fraction strips, optional
counters or connecting cubes, optional

Materials Preparation

Gather Materials for Fraction Hex. Students played Fraction Hex in Lesson 6. Gather game boards, game pieces, spinners, and comparison charts in a center or in a central location. Students should be encouraged to play this game after they have completed the targeted practice in the Workshop.

Assessment in this Lesson

Assessment Expectation Assessed

Workshop: Fractions
Check-In: Questions 3–4
Student Guide
Page 280
E4.
Recognize that the same fractional parts of different-size unit wholes are not equal.
E10.
Compare and order fractions using area models, number lines, and one-half as a benchmark.

Showing Fractions
Self-Check: Question 1
Student Activity Book
Page 369
E1.
Represent fractions using objects, area models (e.g., circle pieces, fraction strips, drawings) and number lines.
E2.
Use words and numbers to name fractions.
E5.
Identify a fractional part of a set.
E8.
Make connections among representations of fractions including symbols, words, area models, and number lines.

Fraction Concepts
Self-Check: Question 1
Student Activity Book
Page 377
E3.
Recognize that fractional parts of a unit whole may be different shapes but must be the same size.
E4.
Recognize that the same fractional parts of different-size unit wholes are not equal.
E6.
Partition a shape by a given unit fraction.
E7.
Identify the unit whole given a fractional part of a whole.
E8.
Make connections among representations of fractions including symbols, words, area models, and number lines.

DPP Item W
Quiz on 2s and 3s
Teacher Guide - digital
E11.
Demonstrate fluency with the multiplication facts for the 2s and 3s.

Vocabulary in this Lesson