Lesson Plan for Unit 3 Operations with Fractions

Grade: 6

Content Area: Mathematics

Course Name:MN Standards Based Flexbook

Learning Target 3.1:I can determine equivalences among fractions and select the proper form to solve problems.

Lesson

Duration

Supporting Target

Resources

3.1

1-2 days

I can estimate fractions by rounding to the nearest 0, ½ or 1 whole.

I can estimate mixed numbers by rounding to the nearest whole.

Fraction Estimation Text

Estimating fractions Video

3.2

1-2 days

I can add and subtract fractions that have like denominators.

Adding and Subtracting Fractions Text

Adding and Subtracting fractions with like denominators Video

Learning Target 3.2: I can determine GCF and LCM between 2 or 3 numbers and use common factors and multiples to calculate with fractions and find equivalent fractions.

Lesson

Duration

Supporting Target

Resources

3.3

1 day

I can add and subtract fractions with different denominators.

Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Different Denominators Text

Adding and Subtracting Fractions

with different denominators Video

3.4

1-2 days

I can add and subtract mixed numbers.

I can subtract mixed numbers by borrowing if needed.

Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers Text

Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers with No Regrouping Video

Subtracting Mixed Numbers Video

Adding Mixed Numbers Video

Learning Target 3.3: I can solve problems in various contexts involving conversion of weights, capacities, measurements and times within measurement systems using appropriate units.

Learning Target 3.4: I can convert between equivalent representations of positive rational numbers as fractions, mixed numbers, percents, and decimals

Learning Target 3.5: I can multiplying and dividing decimals, fractions, mixed numbers and percents.

Learning Target 3.6: I can make sense of procedures for multiplying/dividing fractions by understanding the meanings of fractions/mixed numbers and their reciprocals.

Lesson

Duration

Supporting Target

Resources

3.5

1-2 days

I can solve problems that involve multiply fractions and whole numbers.

Multiplying Fractions and Whole Numbers Text

Multiplying fractions and whole numbers video

3.6

1 day

I can multiply simple fractions by simple fraction.

Multiplying Fractions by Fractions Text

Multiplying fractions by fractions video

3.7

1 day

I can multiply fractions and mixed numbers.

I can recognize that mixed numbers need to be converted into improper fractions before multiplying.

Multiplying Fractions and Mixed Numbers Text

Multiplying fractions and mixed numbers video 

3.8

1-2 days

I can add and subtract time.

I can solve elapsed time questions using a variety of methods.

Elapsed Time Text

Elapsed Time Video

Operations with Time Video

3.9

1-2 days

I can divide fractions.

I can recognize that fractions can not be divide by fractions, they will need to be multiplied by their reciprocal.

Dividing Fractions Text

Dividing fractions video

3.10

1-2 days

I can divide mixed numbers.

I can recognize that fractions can not be divide by fractions, they will need to be multiplied by their reciprocal.

I can recognize that fractions can not be divide by fractions, they will need to be multiplied by their reciprocal.

Dividing Mixed Numbers Text

Dividing mixed numbers video

Multiplying Fraction Chart

Multiplying Fraction Chart 2

Dividing Fraction Chart 1

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