Subject: Mathematics
Grade Level: Kindergarten
Objective: Define fractions
Learning within and across curriculum:
- Within:
1) Shapes and Patterns
2) Measurement (e.g., length, weight)
3) Daily Activities (e.g., sharing snacks)
- Across:
1) Science (e.g., parts of a plant)
2) Language (e.g., syllables in a word)
3) Social Studies (e.g., dividing a map into sections)
Review Motivation:
[Teaching Strategy: Interactive Quizzes]
[Instructional Materials: Flashcards, Whiteboard]
Engaging Activity 1 - Picture Analysis
Engaging Activity 2 - Music and Lyrics
Engaging Activity 3 - Real-Life Scenario
Activity 1: Fraction Fun
[Teaching Strategy: Experiential Learning]
Materials - Paper, Crayons
Significance - Understanding fractions through visual representation
Instructions -
1) Draw a pizza and divide it into equal parts.
2) Color one part and ask the students to identify the fraction represented.
3) Discuss with students the concept of halves, thirds, etc.
Rubric
- Correct Identification - 15 pts.
- Participation - 10 pts.
- Neatness - 5 pts.
Assessment Questions:
1) What fraction is shaded in the drawing?
2) How many equal parts make a whole pizza?
3) Can you divide the pizza into fourths?
Activity 2: Fraction Fairytale
[Teaching Strategy: Storytelling]
Materials - Storybook, Props
Significance - Connecting fractions to a narrative context
Instructions -
1) Read a story involving characters sharing food equally.
2) Ask students to identify the mentioned in the story.
3) Encourage students to create their own fraction stories.
Rubric
- Story Comprehension - 15 pts.
- Creativity - 10 pts.
- Participation - 5 pts.
Assessment Questions:
1) How did the characters share the food in the story?
2) Can you tell a story where you share something equally with a friend?
3) What fraction of the food did each character get?
Inclusive Activity 3: Fraction Hunt
[Teaching Strategy: Inquiry-Based Learning]
Materials - None
Significance - Encouraging students to observe and identify fractions in their
surroundings
Instructions -
1) Go on a scavenger hunt around the school or home to find objects divided into
parts.
2) Identify the fractions represented by the objects found.
3) Discuss and share findings as a group.
Rubric
- Object Observation - 15 pts.
- Fraction Identification - 10 pts.
- Participation - 5 pts.
Assessment Questions:
1) What objects did you find that were divided into parts?
2) Can you explain the fractions you discovered during the hunt?
3) How do fractions help us understand sharing and dividing things?
ANALYSIS:
Activity 1 - Students showed good understanding of basic fractions.
Activity 2 - Students engaged well with storytelling and fractions.
Activity 3 - Students actively participated in the fraction hunt.
ABSTRACTION:
Understanding fractions helps us divide objects into equal parts, such as sharing
food or dividing shapes. Recognizing patterns in fractions can help us solve
problems and understand relationships between parts and wholes.
Supporting Material 1 - "The Whole Pie" - A storybook about sharing and fractions
Supporting Material 2 - "Fraction Fun Workbook" - A hands-on activity book for
practicing fractions
APPLICATION:
[Teaching Strategy: Cooperative Learning]
Task 1 - Have students divide snacks into equal parts to share with a friend.
Task 2 - Create a collage using different shapes and discuss the fractions
represented by each shape.
ASSESSMENT:
[Teaching Strategy: Games and Gamification]
[Instructional Materials: Timer, Whiteboard]
Question 1 - How would you explain fractions to a friend who doesn't understand
them?
Question 2 - Can you show a visual representation of 1/2 using shapes or drawings?
Question 3 - If you have 4 cookies and you share them with 2 friends, what fraction
of the cookies does each friend get?
H.O.T.S.:
Question 1 - How can fractions be applied in real-life situations beyond sharing food?
Answer 1 - Fractions can be used in cooking recipes to adjust ingredient quantities
accurately.
Question 2 - Why is it important to understand fractions when working with
measurements?
Answer 2 - Fractions help us make precise measurements in various fields like
carpentry or science.
Question 3 - How do fractions relate to the concept of fairness and equality in
society?
Answer 3 - Understanding fractions can help us promote fairness in sharing
resources and opportunities.
Assignment:
1) Task: Create a fraction-themed artwork using different shapes and colors.
2) Task: Practice dividing everyday objects into equal parts at home and identify the
fractions represented.
- Guiding Overview: Encourage students to be creative and explore fractions in their
surroundings.
- Assessment Question: What fractions did you discover during your exploration at
home?
