Lesson 1

Fractions in Simplest Form

Est. Class Sessions: 1–2

Daily Practice and Problems

Teacher Notes
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TIMS Bit

Copy and distribute the Triangle Flash Cards: Square Numbers. Students will also need their Multiplication Facts I Know and Division Facts I Know charts from Unit 2. Part 1 of the Home Practice reminds students to bring home the list of the facts they need to practice for homework along with the Triangle Flash Cards.

Inform students when the quizzes on the square numbers will be given. The quiz appears in Bit U.

Ongoing Assessment

Use DPP Bit A to assess students' fluency with the multiplication facts and division facts for the square numbers [E10].

See the Letter Home for targeted practice ideas.

A. Multiplication and Division Facts: Square Numbers

With a partner, use your Triangle Flash Cards to quiz each other on the multiplication and division facts for the square numbers.

As your partner quizzes you on the multiplication facts, separate the facts into three piles: Facts I Know Quickly, Facts I Can Figure Out, and Facts I Need to Learn. Circle the multiplication facts in the Facts I Know Quickly pile on your Multiplication Facts I Know chart. Make a list of the facts that are in the last two piles so you can practice them at home.

Repeat the process for the division facts. Circle the facts in the Facts I Know Quickly pile on your Division Facts I Know chart. Make a list of facts that are in the last two piles so you can practice them at home.