Grade 4 Mathematics — Term 3, Week 4
5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn JA MATH T3 G4
Day 1: Equivalent Fractions and Simplifying
Grade 4 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 4 · 60 min
| Objectives | Find equivalents and simplify fractions. |
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| Materials | Fraction strips, circles |
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| Key vocabulary | equivalent, simplify, common factor |
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| Engage (starter) | "Same amount, different name!" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: find equivalents with strips; simplify by dividing top and bottom by a common factor. |
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| Plenary (close) | Simplify 6/8. |
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| Assessment | Correct forms. |
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| Teacher notes | Divide by a common factor. |
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Day 2: Comparing and Ordering Fractions
Grade 4 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 4 · 60 min
| Objectives | Compare and order fractions. |
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| Materials | Fraction strips, number line |
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| Key vocabulary | compare, order, benchmark |
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| Engage (starter) | "Which is greater?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: compare using strips or benchmarks like 1/2; order fractions on a number line. |
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| Plenary (close) | Order 1/3, 2/3, 1/2. |
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| Assessment | Correct order. |
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| Teacher notes | Use benchmarks to estimate. |
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Day 3: Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Grade 4 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 4 · 60 min
| Objectives | Add and subtract fractions with like denominators. |
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| Materials | Fraction strips |
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| Key vocabulary | add, subtract, denominator |
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| Engage (starter) | "Same denominator, combine the parts!" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: combine or remove like fraction strips; add or subtract numerators, keep the denominator. |
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| Plenary (close) | Solve 3/8 + 2/8. |
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| Assessment | Correct results. |
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| Teacher notes | Keep the denominator the same. |
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Day 4: Fractions of a Quantity
Grade 4 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 4 · 60 min
| Objectives | Find a unit fraction of a quantity. |
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| Materials | Counters, whiteboards |
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| Key vocabulary | fraction of, share, divide |
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| Engage (starter) | "What is 1/4 of 20?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: divide a set into equal groups; find a unit fraction of the quantity with counters. |
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| Plenary (close) | Find 1/3 of 15. |
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| Assessment | Correct answers. |
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| Teacher notes | Divide by the denominator. |
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Day 5: Review: Fractions
Grade 4 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 4 · 60 min
| Objectives | Consolidate fraction skills. |
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| Materials | Review packet, games |
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| Key vocabulary | review |
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| Engage (starter) | "Fraction match challenge!" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: equivalents, comparing, and add/subtract stations. |
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| Plenary (close) | Share an equivalent pair. |
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| Assessment | Packet accuracy. |
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| Teacher notes | Reinforce equal wholes. |
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