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Grade 5 Mathematics — Term 3, Week 3

5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn JA MATH T3 G5

Day 1: Equivalent Fractions and Simplifying

Grade 5 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 3 · 60 min
ObjectivesFind equivalents and simplify using the HCF.
MaterialsFraction strips, whiteboards
Key vocabularyequivalent, simplify, HCF
Engage (starter)"Same amount, simplest name!"
Develop (main)Interactive: generate equivalents; simplify by dividing by the HCF in one step.
Plenary (close)Simplify 8/12.
AssessmentCorrect forms.
Teacher notesDivide by the HCF.

Day 2: Adding and Subtracting Fractions

Grade 5 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 3 · 60 min
ObjectivesAdd and subtract fractions with unlike denominators.
MaterialsFraction strips, whiteboards
Key vocabularycommon denominator, LCM
Engage (starter)"Match the pieces, then combine!"
Develop (main)Interactive: find a common denominator with the LCM; add and subtract; simplify the result.
Plenary (close)Solve 2/3 + 1/4.
AssessmentCorrect results.
Teacher notesMatch denominators first.

Day 3: Multiplying Fractions

Grade 5 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 3 · 60 min
ObjectivesMultiply fractions and mixed numbers.
MaterialsGrid paper, whiteboards
Key vocabularymultiply, improper fraction
Engage (starter)"Two-thirds of three-quarters!"
Develop (main)Interactive: shade an area model; multiply straight across; convert mixed numbers first; simplify.
Plenary (close)Solve 3/4 x 2/3.
AssessmentCorrect products.
Teacher notesConvert mixed numbers first.

Day 4: Fraction Word Problems

Grade 5 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 3 · 60 min
ObjectivesSolve multi-operation fraction problems.
MaterialsProblem strips
Key vocabularyword problem, of, operation
Engage (starter)"Recipes and shares!"
Develop (main)Interactive: choose the operation for each story; solve and simplify; adapt to local foods.
Plenary (close)Share your solution.
AssessmentCorrect answers.
Teacher notesThe word of usually means multiply.

Day 5: Review: Fraction Operations

Grade 5 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 3 · 60 min
ObjectivesConsolidate fraction operations.
MaterialsReview packet, games
Key vocabularyreview
Engage (starter)"Fraction masters relay!"
Develop (main)Interactive: mixed add, subtract, and multiply fraction stations.
Plenary (close)Solve one on the board.
AssessmentPacket accuracy.
Teacher notesIdentify the operation carefully.