Lesson Plan for Unit 2 Understanding Fractions
Grade: 6 | Content Area: Mathematics | Course Name: |
Learning Target 2.1: I can find the factors of whole numbers and express whole numbers using prime factorization.
Lesson | Duration | Supporting Target | Resources |
2.1 | 1-2 days | I can use a factor tree to write the prime factorization of a number. I can use the divisibility rules to determine if a number can be divided by another number. | Prime Factorization and Exponential Notation Video |
Learning Target 2.2: I can determine equivalences among fractions and select the proper form to solve problems.
Learning Target 2.3: I can determine GCF and LCM among 2 or 3 numbers and use common factors and multiples to calculate with fractions and find equivalent fractions.
Lesson | Duration | Supporting Target | Resources |
2.2 | 1-2 days | I can find the greatest common factor (GCF) of two or more numbers using the prime factorization. | |
2.3 | 1 day | I can write fractions in different forms that are equivalent. | Build a Fraction Activity Website |
2.4 | 1-2 days | I can find the least common multiple (LCM) between 2 or more numbers |
Learning Target 2.4: I can compare positive and negative rational numbers in various forms (fractions, decimals, standard, word, or short).
Learning Target 2.5: I can convert between equivalent representations of positive rational numbers as fractions, mixed numbers, percents, and decimals.
Lesson | Duration | Supporting Target | Resources |
2.5 | 1 day | I can order fractions from greatest to least or least to greatest. | |
2.6 | 1-2 days | I can convert between mixed numbers and improper fractions. | Mixed Number and Improper Fractions Text Mixed Number and Improper Fractions Video |
2.7 | 1-2 day | I can change a fraction to a decimal and a decimal into a fraction. |