Math Lesson Plan Format

Name: Maria Franciosa

Date: 2/18/15

Subject: Math

Topic: Equivalent Fractions

Grade Level: 3

Purpose: To give students an introduction and experience reading and creating equivalent fractions.
Curriculum Standards:
3.NF.A.3: Develop understanding of fractions as numbers- Explain equivalence of fractions in special
cases, and compare fractions by reasoning about their size.
3.NF.A.3a: Develop understanding of fractions as numbers- Understand two fractions as equivalent
(equal) if they are the same size, or the same point on a number line.
3.NF.A.3b: Develop understanding of fractions as numbers- Recognize and generate simple equivalent
fractions, e.g., 1/2= 2/4, 4/6=2/3. Explain why the fractions are equivalent, e.g, by using a visual fraction
model.
Objective(s):
Given an introduction to fractions, students will be able to visually and mathematically identify
equivalent fractions.
I can identify equivalent fractions.
Students will be able to create equivalent fractions both in drawing and mathematic equation.
I can create equivalent fractions.
Assessment:
Formative: Fist to Five- five being totally comfortable and understanding, fist being I need more help.
Teacher will listen for student answers and understanding of concepts to guide lesson.
Summative: Practice problems to check understanding, Mondrian activity to further check
understanding both mathematically and visually.
Materials Needed for Learning Experience:
Teacher: Fractions in Disguise, SmartNotebook, sample Mondrian activity
Students: Practice sheet, Mondrian Activity sheet, colored pencils/crayons or markers, pencil
Anticipated Length of Learning Experience: 1hr
Student Grouping: Whole Group, Individual
Prerequisite Knowledge:
Teacher: Equivalent fractions- visually and mathematically
Student: Fraction vocabulary, how to create and read fractions

Procedure:
[Have SmartNotebook up and ready to turn board on when needed]
Review Bell Work
Today we are going to be working with equivalent fractions. To help us learn about equivalent fractions
we are going to go on an adventure with our friend, George Cornelius Factor in the book Fractions in
Disguise.
Fractions in Disguise:
Pg. 8: have students use board manipulatives to create the equivalent fractions: 1/2=2/4=3/6, 3/5=12/20
Pg. 12: Fraction vocabulary review- numerator vs denominator
Pg. 19: Fraction vocabulary- Reduced: a fraction is in its simplest form- a fraction with a numerator
and denominator that cannot be divided by the same divisor, except 1.
Example with the 34/63. List out factors of 34: 1x34, 2x17. List out factors of 63: 1x63, 3x21,
7x9. Neither of these have the same divisor so the fraction cannot be reduced.
Pg. 20: have students use board manipulatives to create equivalent fractions 8/10=4/5, 2/16=1/8,
11/22=1/2
Pg. 22: 35/63: List out factors of 35: 1x35, 5x7, compare with list for 63- common divisor so we can
reduce
Guided Practice:
Practice worksheet: Do number 1 together. Have them do 2& 3 on their own. When your pencils are
down and your eyes are on me I will know you are ready to review as a class. Do number 4 together,
have them do 5&6 on their own. When your pencils are down and your eyes are on me I will know you
are ready to review as a class.
Piet Mondrian:
A Dutch artist of the 1900s who worked in a very methodical way during the De Stijl movement
in Art history. His abstract art is known for the straight black lines and subtle use of primary
colors.
Show sample works- divide Composition II Red, Blue, Black into grid and have them create
fractions for each color.
For the rest of class you will be creating a Mondrian inspired art piece. [Explain worksheet,
show example] make sure to have a teacher check their fraction work before they begin to
color
Wrap Up: Collect works- if incomplete they can finish at a later time.
Transition: transitioning to snack?
Child Guidance:
Attention getting strategies: 5,4,3,2,1 quiet coyote, waiting silently, 123 all eyes on me
Differentiation: Visual comparison of fractions, written notation, talking out the problem (auditory
learners). Whole group time as well as individual practice time to help get one-on-one with students.
Mondrian activity can be modified for learners on the higher end by adding more challenging fractions,

changing to a larger sized grid. Mondrian activity can also be modified for learners on the lower end,
shrining the grid, using easier fractions to create equality.
Resources Used:
Einhorn, E. (2014). Fractions in Disguise. Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge.
Foreman, S., & Wesley, A. (2011). Topic 12 Understanding Fractions. In EnVision MATH (Teacher ed.,
pp.247-289). Pearson Education.
Meyer, R. (2014, January 1). Piet Mondrian Biography, Art, and Analysis of Works. Retrieved February
13, 2015, from http://www.theartstory.org/artist-mondrian-piet.htm
Smith III, J. (2002). The Development of Students Knowledge of Fractions and Ratios. In B. Litwiller
& G. Brights (Eds.), Making Sense of Fractions, Ratios, and Proportions: 2002 Yearbook (pp. 317). Reston, VA.: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.