Grade 6 Mathematics — Term 3, Week 2
5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn JA MATH T3 G6
Day 1: Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Grade 6 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 2 · 60 min
| Objectives | Add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers. |
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| Materials | Fraction strips, whiteboards |
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| Key vocabulary | common denominator, LCM, mixed number |
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| Engage (starter) | "Match, then combine!" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: find common denominators with the LCM; add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers; simplify. |
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| Plenary (close) | Solve 3 1/2 - 1 3/4. |
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| Assessment | Correct results. |
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| Teacher notes | Regroup when the parts do not subtract. |
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Day 2: Multiplying Fractions
Grade 6 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 2 · 60 min
| Objectives | Multiply fractions and mixed numbers. |
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| Materials | Grid paper, whiteboards |
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| Key vocabulary | multiply, improper fraction |
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| Engage (starter) | "A fraction of a fraction!" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: model with an area grid; multiply across; convert mixed numbers first; simplify. |
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| Plenary (close) | Solve 2 1/2 x 1 1/3. |
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| Assessment | Correct products. |
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| Teacher notes | Convert mixed numbers first. |
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Day 3: Dividing Fractions
Grade 6 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 2 · 60 min
| Objectives | Divide fractions using the reciprocal. |
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| Materials | Fraction strips, whiteboards |
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| Key vocabulary | divide, reciprocal, invert |
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| Engage (starter) | "How many quarters in two?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: model how many fit; multiply by the reciprocal; practise with mixed numbers. |
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| Plenary (close) | Solve 3/4 divided by 1/2. |
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| Assessment | Correct quotients. |
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| Teacher notes | Flip the second fraction and multiply. |
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Day 4: Fraction Word Problems
Grade 6 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 2 · 60 min
| Objectives | Solve multi-operation fraction problems. |
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| Materials | Problem strips |
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| Key vocabulary | word problem, operation, of |
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| Engage (starter) | "Recipes, shares, and lengths!" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: choose the operation for each story; solve, simplify, and check; adapt to local foods. |
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| Plenary (close) | Share your solution. |
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| Assessment | Correct answers. |
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| Teacher notes | Identify the operation carefully. |
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Day 5: Review: Fraction Operations
Grade 6 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 2 · 60 min
| Objectives | Consolidate all four fraction operations. |
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| Materials | Review packet, games |
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| Key vocabulary | review |
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| Engage (starter) | "Fraction masters relay!" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: mixed add, subtract, multiply, and divide fraction stations. |
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| Plenary (close) | Solve one on the board. |
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| Assessment | Packet accuracy. |
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| Teacher notes | Choose the operation carefully. |
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