Tiered Lesson Plan
Teacher:
Miss O’Connell
Date:
July 16, 2010
Grade Level:
6th Grade
Subject or Topic
Math - Fractions
Duration:
1 ½ weeks – 60 minute periods
Pre-Assessment
Strategy:
The students will complete a pre-assessment on fractions through
edHelper (www.edhelper.com/math/fractrionsfg1507.htm).
The results from the pre-assessment will aid in the determination of the
levels the students are on during instruction regarding the mathematical
concept.
1. Grade Level
Content
Expectations
Below-level Learners
1. Remembering
2. Understanding
At-level Learners
3. Applying
4. Analyzing
Above-level Learners
5. Evaluating
6. Creating
* Grade 5 or below
* Grade 6
* Grade 7
* Work with fractions
* Organize fractions
from least to greatest
* Create a visual
representation of
fractions
* Identify the
components and
terminology (i.e.,
numerator and
denominator) of
fractions
* Match fractions to
their equivalencies
(i.e., 2/4 is the same as
1/2)
* Recognize simple
fractions and their
decimal equivalency
* Match fractions to
their visual
representation
* Outline the steps to
convert fractions to
decimals
* Compare fractions
using less than, greater
than, and equal to
* Record, add and
subtract like and unlike
fractions
* Multiply and divide
fractions
* Design a visual
representation to show
adding and subtracting
fractions
* Add and subtract
mixed fractions
* Multiply and divide
mixed fractions
* Detect fraction and
decimal equivalences
* Solve word problems
that include fraction
concepts
* Add and subtract
fractions with like
denominators
2. Outcomes
Students should be able to compare and compute with fractions that provide
a visual representation for real-life situations.
3. Number of
Learners
Number of BelowLevel Learners = 6
Number of At-Level
Learners = 11
Number of AboveLevel Learners = 5
* Working at Grade 5
or below
* Working at Grade 6
* Working at Grade 7
or above
* Little knowledge of
fractions and decimals
* Can identify
properties of fractions
and decimals to solve
problems
* Can identify
properties of fractions
and decimals to solve
problems
* Can accurately
implement properties
of fractions and
decimals to solve
problems
4. Common
experience
Read aloud to the students The Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Fractions Book
by Jerry Pallotta. The students will answer questions about the reading
following the book as well as use a copy of a Hershey’s Chocolate bar to
show equivalent fractions.
5. Range of
activities
* Learn the
components and
terminology of
fractions through the
use of flash cards
* Arrange fraction
cards from least to
greatest
* Outline the steps to
convert fractions to
decimals through a
flowchart
* Learn the
equivalencies of
fractions through visual * Learn how to solve
representation
less than, greater than,
matching game
and equal to fraction
* Use fraction
problems with
manipulatives to solve manipulatives
problems
* Learn how to add
* Learn fraction
equivalencies through
fraction bars
and subtract like and
unlike fractions,
recording the data
* Create a diagram
that represents the
components of
fractions
* Create a movie that
demonstrates how to
add and subtract
fractions
* Learn how to add
and subtract mixed
fractions through reallife situations
* Learn how to
multiply and divide
mixed fractions using
manipulatives
* Identify decimals
with their visual
fraction representation
* Learn to add and
subtract fractions
* Work with groups B
and C partners for
modeling and
enrichment purposes
* Create a flipchart
booklet that displays
how to multiply and
divide fractions
* Learn fraction and
decimal equivalencies
through a
Concentration game
* Work with groups A
and C partners to aid as
a support system and
share ideas
* Learn how to solve
fraction word problems
through the use of reallife tools (i.e., using
recipes, using rulers)
* Work with groups B
and C to provide
assistance when
necessary
6. Technology
tools
Websites
Websites
Websites
* Fraction
Equivalency Activity
* Fractions from least
to greatest Activity
* Mixed Fractions Ice
Cream Shop
* Fraction
Equivalency Game
* Adding Fractions
* VoiceThread to
create demonstration
video
* Fraction Wall
* What’s the Fraction?
* Fractions and their
visual equivalency
Activity
* Name the
Components
* Fraction Bars
* Sharing Fractions
* Parts of Fractions
* Adding Fractions
* Subtracting
Fractions
* Melvin’s Match
* Adding Unlike
Fractions
* Subtracting
Fractions
* Fraction Problem
Solving Activity
* Multiply Fractions
* Adding Unlike
Fractions
* Fraction times
Fraction
* Multiply Fractions
* Exploring Division
of Fractions
* Fraction times
Fraction
* Math Model: Divide
Fractions
* Exploring Division
of Fractions
* Addition and
Subtraction of Unlike
Fractions
* Math Model: Divide
Mixed Fractions
* Fraction Four
* Compare Fractions
* Meet Some Fractions with Like and Unlike
* Equivalent Fractions Denominators
Review
* Multiply Mixed
Numbers
* Compare Fractions
Word Problems
Software
* iMovie – math video
* FRS Fraction Master
Software
* Fraction Shape Up
Graphic Organizers
* Nothin’ But…The
Fractions
* Inspiration
* PowerPoint
* Microsoft Word
* Microsoft Publisher
Software
* Mathematics ITP:
Fractions
7. Assessment/
Product
* Paper and pencil unit * Paper and pencil unit
assessment
assessment
* Paper and pencil unit
assessment
* Teacher-created
assessments using
Microsoft Word and/or
ExamView
* Teacher-created
assessments using
Microsoft Word and/or
ExamView
* Teacher-created
assessments using
Microsoft Word and/or
ExamView
* Software Results
using Assessment on
the CD
* Teacher-created
* Teacher-created
rubric using Rubistar or rubric using Rubistar or
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word
* Self-Assessment
* Software Results
using Assessment on
the CD
* Software Results
using Assessment on
the CD
* Self-Assessment
* Self-Assessment
Websites
Fraction Equivalency Activity
(http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_105_g_2_t_1.html)
Fraction Equivalency Game
(http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=18)
Fraction Wall
(http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/maths/fractions/wall.ht
m)
What’s the Fraction?
(http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/maths/fractions/fraction
.htm)
Fractions and their visual equivalency Activity
(http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/maths/fractions/level5.h
tm)
Name the Components
(http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/maths/fractions/level3.h
tm)
Fraction Bars
(http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/maths/fractions/level2.h
tm)
Sharing Fractions
(http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/maths/fractions/level1.h
tm)
Parts of Fractions
(http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/studyjams/fractions/)
Adding Fractions
(http://www.hbschool.com/activity/rubber_add_like_fractions/)
Subtracting Fractions
(http://www.hbschool.com/activity/elab2004/gr4/9.html)
Melvin’s Match
(http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/games/equivalentfractions/index.html)
Meet Some Fractions
(http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/numbers/fractiondecimalpercentage/fractions/introdu
ction/flash2.shtml)
Equivalent Fractions Review
(http://www.ixl.com/math/practice/grade-6-equivalent-fractions)
Software
Fraction Shape Up
(http://www.meritsoftware.com/software/fraction_shape_up/index.php)
Nothin’ But…The Fractions
(http://www.superkids.com/aweb/pages/reviews/math/fraction/1/nbf1/merge.shtml)
Websites
Fractions from least to greatest Activity
(http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/maths/fractions/level4.h
tm)
Adding Fractions
(http://www.hbschool.com/activity/rubber_add_like_fractions/)
Adding Unlike Fractions
(http://www.hbschool.com/activity/elab2004/gr4/10.html)
Subtracting Fractions
(http://www.hbschool.com/activity/elab2004/gr4/9.html)
Multiply Fractions
(http://www.hbschool.com/activity/math_models2/English/04/gr5ch18_1.html)
Fraction times Fraction
(http://www.hbschool.com/activity/elab2004/gr5/14.html)
Exploring Division of Fractions
(http://www.hbschool.com/activity/elab2004/gr5/15.html)
Math Model: Divide Fractions
(http://www.hbschool.com/activity/math_models2/English/04/gr5ch19_1.html)
Addition and Subtraction of Unlike Fractions
(http://www.hbschool.com/activity/elab2004/gr6/4.html)
Fraction Four
(http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/FractionFour/)
Compare Fractions with Like and Unlike Denominators
(http://www.ixl.com/math/practice/grade-6-compare-fractions-with-like-and-unlikedenominators)
Software
Mathematics ITP: Fractions
(http://nationalstrategies.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/node/47750)
Websites
Mixed Fractions Ice Cream Shop
(http://www.mrnussbaum.com/icecream/index.html)
VoiceThread
(http://voicethread.com/#home)
Fraction Problem Solving Activity
(http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/maths/fractions/proble
ms.htm)
Adding Unlike Fractions
(http://www.hbschool.com/activity/elab2004/gr4/10.html)
Multiply Fractions
(http://www.hbschool.com/activity/math_models2/English/04/gr5ch18_1.html)
Fraction times Fraction
(http://www.hbschool.com/activity/elab2004/gr5/14.html)
Exploring Division of Fractions
(http://www.hbschool.com/activity/elab2004/gr5/15.html)
Math Model: Divide Mixed Fractions
(http://www.hbschool.com/activity/math_models2/English/04/gr6ch10_5.html)
Multiply Mixed Numbers
(http://www.marthalakecov.org/~math/FDU11.HTM)
Compare Fractions Word Problems
(http://www.ixl.com/math/practice/grade-6-compare-fractions-word-problems)
Software
FRS Fraction Master
(http://fastrabbitsoftware.com/frsfractions.htm)