Salazar colleges of science and institute of technology
Name: Mendez, Rhea Mae BEED-2 nd YEAR
Subject: Teaching Math in Elem. Grades Instructor: Cecilia
Ligan
Lesson Plan: Understanding Fractions and Decimals
Grade Level: 6
Subject: Mathematics
Topic: Fractions and Decimals
Duration: 1 hour
Date: [Feb. 8,2024]
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand and define fractions and decimals.
2. Convert fractions to decimals and vice versa.
3. Compare and order fractions and decimals.
4. Solve basic problems involving fractions and decimals.
Materials Required:
Whiteboard and markers
Fraction and decimal worksheets
Visual aids (fraction bars, decimal grids)
Projector (optional)
Ruler (for visual fraction measurement)
Calculators (for decimal conversion)
Lesson Outline:
1. Introduction (10 minutes)
Teacher's Activity:
Greet students and introduce the topic.
Ask students, “Who can tell me what a fraction is? What about a decimal?”
Explain that today they will learn how to convert between fractions and
decimals and compare them.
Student's Activity:
Respond to the teacher’s questions and discuss prior knowledge of
fractions and decimals.
Key Concept Explanation:
A fraction represents a part of a whole (ex. 1/2, 3/4).
A decimal is another way to represent parts of a whole, particularly in
base 10 (e.g., 0.5, 0.75).
2. Direct Instruction (15 minutes)
Teacher's Activity:
Explain how to convert fractions to decimals by dividing the numerator by
the denominator.
Example: 1/4 = 1 ÷ 4 = 0.25.
Explain how to convert decimals to fractions by placing the decimal over a
power of 10 and simplifying.
Example: 0.75 = 75/100 = 3/4.
Write examples on the board and show the process of converting between
the two forms.
Use fraction bars and decimal grids to visually demonstrate the
relationships.
Student's Activity:
Listen and observe the conversion processes.
Take notes as the teacher explains the conversions.
Ask questions for clarification.
3. Guided Practice (15 minutes)
Teacher's Activity:
Hand out a worksheet with exercises on converting fractions to decimals
and decimals to fractions.
Walk around the room, providing assistance and checking for
understanding.
Student's Activity:
Work individually or in pairs to solve the worksheet problems.
Share answers with classmates and discuss.
4. Interactive Group Activity (10 minutes)
Teacher's Activity:
Divide the class into small groups.
Provide each group with fraction cards (ex. 1/2, 3/5, 4/8, etc.) and decimal
cards (e.g., 0.5, 0.6, 0.5).
Instruct students to match equivalent fractions and decimals.
Student's Activity:
Work as a team to match the correct fraction and decimal pairs.
Discuss and compare their matches with the rest of the class.
5. Independent Practice (5 minutes)
Teacher's Activity:
Provide additional practice problems on converting fractions and decimals
for students to complete as homework or classwork.
Encourage students to ask questions if they are unsure.
Student's Activity:
Begin working on the practice problems independently.
Ask for help if needed.
6. Conclusion (5 minutes)
Teacher's Activity:
Summarize the key points of the lesson:
How to convert between fractions and decimals.
How to compare and order fractions and decimals.
Assign homework to reinforce the day's lesson (ex. a worksheet with
various conversion problems).
Student's Activity:
Reflect on what they learned and ask any final questions.
Assessment:
Formative Assessment:
Observe students during guided practice and group activity.
Check for accuracy in conversions and matches.
Summative Assessment:
Homework worksheet that assesses students' ability to convert between
fractions and decimals and solve related problems.
Differentiation:
For Advanced Learners:
Provide more complex problems involving mixed numbers or improper
fractions.
For Struggling Learners:
Use more visual aids (fraction strips, decimal grids) and provide additional
guided practice in small groups.
Homework:
Complete the worksheet involving converting fractions and decimals, as
well as comparing and ordering them.
