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Grade 5 Mathematics — Term 2, Week 6

5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn JA MATH T2 G5

Day 1: Fraction of a Quantity

Grade 5 Mathematics · Term 2, Week 6 · 60 min
ObjectivesFind a fraction of a whole number.
MaterialsCounters, whiteboards
Key vocabularyfraction of, divide, multiply
Engage (starter)"What is 3/4 of 20 mangoes?"
Develop (main)Interactive: divide the quantity by the denominator, then multiply by the numerator; model with counters.
Plenary (close)Find 2/3 of 18.
AssessmentCorrect answers.
Teacher notesDivide by the bottom, times the top.

Day 2: Multiplying a Fraction by a Fraction

Grade 5 Mathematics · Term 2, Week 6 · 60 min
ObjectivesMultiply two fractions.
MaterialsGrid paper, fraction strips
Key vocabularymultiply, numerator, denominator
Engage (starter)"Half of a half - how much is that?"
Develop (main)Interactive: shade an area model to show a fraction of a fraction; multiply numerators and denominators; simplify.
Plenary (close)Solve 2/3 x 3/4.
AssessmentCorrect products.
Teacher notesMultiply straight across.

Day 3: Multiplying Mixed Numbers

Grade 5 Mathematics · Term 2, Week 6 · 60 min
ObjectivesMultiply mixed numbers.
MaterialsWhiteboards
Key vocabularymixed number, improper fraction
Engage (starter)"Change to improper, then multiply!"
Develop (main)Interactive: convert mixed numbers to improper fractions; multiply across; convert back and simplify.
Plenary (close)Solve 1 1/2 x 2.
AssessmentCorrect products.
Teacher notesConvert to improper first.

Day 4: Fraction Multiplication Word Problems

Grade 5 Mathematics · Term 2, Week 6 · 60 min
ObjectivesSolve problems involving fraction multiplication.
MaterialsProblem strips
Key vocabularyword problem, of, product
Engage (starter)"Recipes and shares in real life!"
Develop (main)Interactive: solve real problems using fraction of a quantity and fraction times fraction; adapt to local foods.
Plenary (close)Share your solution.
AssessmentCorrect answers.
Teacher notesThe word of often signals multiply.

Day 5: Review: Fraction Operations

Grade 5 Mathematics · Term 2, Week 6 · 60 min
ObjectivesConsolidate all fraction operations.
MaterialsReview packet, games
Key vocabularyreview
Engage (starter)"Fraction masters challenge!"
Develop (main)Interactive: mixed stations of add, subtract, and multiply fractions.
Plenary (close)Solve one on the board.
AssessmentPacket accuracy.
Teacher notesChoose the operation carefully.