Sample Daily Lesson Plan

Teacher: [Your Name]

Email: [Your Email]

Date: May 201, 2060

Objectives

1. Students will understand how to multiply fractions by whole numbers.

2. Students will be able to simplify fractions after multiplication.

3. Students will apply this concept to real-world problems involving fractions.

Materials Needed

• Whiteboard and markers

• Fraction strips

• Math workbook (pages 45-46)

• Smartboard with fraction visuals

• Rulers and colored pencils

• Multiplying Fractions Worksheet

Lesson Procedure

1. Warm-Up/Introduction: (5 minutes)

• Begin with a brief review of what fractions are and how they represent parts of a whole.

• Pose a question: "If I have 2/3 of a pizza and I want 4 times that, how much pizza will I have?"

• Show a quick video on the Smartboard that introduces multiplying fractions visually using pizza slices (2 minutes).

2. Instruction/Presentation: (15 minutes)

• Introduce the steps for multiplying a fraction by a whole number.

• Write the problem 2/3 × 4 on the board and guide students through the process:

  1. Multiply the numerator by the whole number (2 × 4 = 8).

  2. Keep the denominator the same (denominator = 3).

  3. The result is 8/3, which can be simplified to 2 2/3.

• Use fraction strips to demonstrate visually.

• Highlight key points like keeping the denominator unchanged and simplifying improper fractions.

3. Guided Practice: (10 minutes)

• Hand out fraction strips and ask students to solve 3 problems with your guidance:

  1. 1/4 × 5

  2. 2/5 × 3

  3. 3/7 × 2

• Walk around the room to ensure all students are engaged and on track.

4. Independent Practice: (10 minutes)

• Students complete 5 problems in their math workbooks (p. 45-46):

  1. 1/3 × 4

  2. 2/6 × 5

  3. 3/5 × 3

  4. 5/8 × 2

  5. 7/9 × 4

• Encourage students to simplify their answers.

5. Closure: (5 minutes)

• Review answers as a class and ask volunteers to explain their reasoning.

• Summarize the key steps to multiply fractions by whole numbers.

• Provide a quick exit ticket: "What is 3/4 × 5?"

Assessment

• Formative: During guided practice, observe student participation and correct understanding.

• Summative: Multiplying Fractions Worksheet (10 questions) to be completed at home and submitted the next day for grading.

Homework/Assignments

• Complete the Multiplying Fractions Worksheet for additional practice (due tomorrow).

• Challenge problem: "If 4/5 of a ribbon is 3 times longer, how long is the ribbon now?"

Differentiation (for diverse learners)

• For struggling learners: Provide extra help during independent practice, use larger fraction visuals, and allow peer assistance.

• For advanced learners: Challenge them with word problems involving multiplying fractions by mixed numbers or whole numbers.

• For visual learners: Use fraction strips and the Smartboard throughout the lesson to visually reinforce concepts.

Reflection

• What went well: Students were engaged during the warm-up and used fraction strips effectively.

• What to improve: Spend more time on simplifying fractions, as some students struggled with this step.

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