3rd Grade Math Lesson Plans
Monday
Target the
Question
Tuesday
Mult. Timed Test
Wednesday
Problem Solving –
Identify patterns in
multiplication
(3.6B)
Thursday
Mult. Timed Test
We will / Objective: compare fractional parts of whole objects or sets.
I will /Product/Task: use models to compare fractions.
Academic Language: Numerator, denominator, unit fraction, equivalent fraction, halves, fourths, whole,
mixed number, improper fraction, proper fraction
 EnVision Topic 11-5: Using models to Compare Fractions. Have students work with a partner to
answer guided practice questions 1-7 in their math notebooks. Discuss solutions with class.
 Students complete Envision Re-teaching and/or Practice page for topic 11-5. If time allows, do
Enrichment page for 11-5.
 Discuss how to compare two or more fractions.
Assessment: student responses
Anticipatory Set/Hook: Khan Academy video – Comparing Fractions:
http://www.adaptedmind.com/v.php?vId=56
We will / Objective: compare fractional parts of whole objects or sets.
I will /Product/Task: use models to compare fractions with the same numerator or the same denomintor.
Academic Language: Numerator, denominator, unit fraction, equivalent fraction, halves, fourths, whole,
mixed number, improper fraction, proper fraction
 Envision Topic 11-6: Comparing fractions: Show MathPlayground.com video “Comparing and
Ordering Fractions” (stop video at 2:54)
 Discuss examples on pages 248 and 249. Discuss what a unit fraction is and have students add to
fraction vocabulary in their math notebooks. Have students work guided practice questions in their
math notebooks with a partner. Discuss solutions and strategies as a class when everyone is done.
 Students complete Envision Re-teaching and Practice pages for topic 11-6.
 Have students write in their math notebooks explaining how to compare two or more fractions
Assessment: student responses
Anticipatory Set/Hook: Brain Pop Jr. video – Equivalent fractions or Khan Academy video: Equivalent
Fractions: http://www.adaptedmind.com/v.php?vId=55
We will / Objective: construct concrete models of equivalent fractions for fractional parts of whole objects.
I will /Product/Task: show how different fractions can name the same part of a whole.
Academic Language: Numerator, denominator, unit fraction, equivalent fraction, halves, fourths, whole,
mixed number, improper fraction, proper fraction
 Envision Topic 11-7: Finding Equivalent Fractions: Discuss how different fractions can name the
same part of a whole. Work the guided practice questions on page 252 as a class and discuss
solutions.
 Have students work with a partner to solve some of the independent practice questions with a
partner and then check answers with another group.
 Students complete Envision Re-teaching and Practice pages for topic 11-7.
 Have students write in their math journals an example of equivalent fractions and then explain how
they describe the same part of a whole.
Assessment: student responses
We will / Objective: recognize fractions with concrete models.
I will /Product/Task: Review fractions of a set and of a whole, comparing fractions, and equivalent fractions.
Academic Language: Numerator, denominator, unit fraction, equivalent fraction, halves, fourths, whole,
mixed number, improper fraction, proper fraction
 Review fractions of a set and of a whole, comparing fractions, and equivalent fractions – Use
EnVision Topic 11 pages 258-259 to review fractions concepts.
 Have students complete questions on pages 256-257.
Assessment: student responses
Friday
Problem Solving –
Identify and extend
patterns (3.6A)
Date: March 3-7, 2014
Fractions Assessment