1. Technology acts as a direct substitute, with no functional improvement
Adding & Subtracting Fractions
Read and review the fraction tasks completely.
Complete the tasks using strategies we learned in class.
Be sure to record your answer for each on the table provided.
Open the “Fraction Calculator App.”
Use the calculator app to check each problem.
Record the answers from the app in the correct column on your table.
In the final column of your table, decide if your answers matched the answers you received from the calculator app. If your answers are different, explain the difference.
When you are finished with your tasks, take a picture and save to the camera roll.
Did you record your answers?
Did you record the answers from the calculator app?
Did you explain any differences in the two answers?
Did you save a picture of your work to the camera roll?
This task uses:
Learning Objective(s):
The student will add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators and solve word problems involving the addition and subtraction of fractions.
SUBSTITUTION
Technology acts as a direct substitute,
with no functional improvement
Teacher Notes: Download “fraction calculator plus free” app onto ipad. Place attached student worksheet/tasks in the center. Download the holiday fraction task cards by logging into Blackboard. Go to Elementary Impact 5th gr., Day 1, SAMR, SAMR task card resources.
Teacher’s name/ Leslie McFarland ~
School: W. T. Henning Elementary
Louisiana State Standard: 5.NF.A1 / 5.NF.A2
Grade Level/Subject: 5th , Math
Special Directions/Considerations: Based on student ability, differentiate within the task to meet student’s needs.
Activity Evaluation: Use the criteria outlined on the student checklist included on the task card.
Prerequisites for students: knowledge of iPad app 1

2. Adding & Subtracting Fractions
This task uses: .
Open the Blackboard link on the home screen.
Click on Mrs. McFarland’s classroom.
Click on the “Google Docs” tab.
Click on the “Fraction Quiz” link.
Take the quiz and click submit.
Summary Checklist:
____ Did you remember to hit submit at end of test?
____ Did you remember to log out of Bb?
Fraction Quiz
Learning Objective(s):
The student will add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators and solve word problems involving the addition and subtraction of fractions.
AUGMENTATION
Technology acts as a direct tool
substitute with functional improvement
TEACHER NOTES:
Teacher Notes: Make sure there is a link to the Blackboard login page saved to the home screen.
Teacher’s name/ Leslie McFarland ~
School: W. T. Henning Elementary
Louisiana State Standard: 5.NF.A1 / 5.NF.A2
Grade Level/Subject: 5th , Math
Special Directions/Considerations:
Activity Evaluation: Teacher Evaluation / Assessment
Prerequisites for students: 2

3. Adding & Subtracting Fractions
Read and review your task card completely.
Open the “Educreations” app on the iPad.
Using the problem from your task card, record yourself working the problem.
Be sure to explain each step and save your recording when done.
Share your recording with your partner.
As you view the recording, complete the checklist below. You and your partner will peer check your recording.
Summary Checklist:
____ Did you explain each step?
____ Did you show all of your work?
____ Did your partner view your recording?
This task uses:
Learning Objective(s):
The student will add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators and solve word problems involving the addition and subtraction of fractions.
MODIFICATION Technology allows for a
significant task redesign.
TEACHER NOTES:
Teacher Notes: Download the “Educreations” app onto the ipad.
Teacher’s name/ Leslie McFarland ~
School: W. T. Henning Elementary
Louisiana State Standard: 5.NF.A1 / 5.NF.A2
Grade Level/Subject: 5th , Math
Special Directions/Considerations: Based on student ability, differentiate within the task to meet student’s needs.
Activity Evaluation: Use the criteria outlined on the student checklist included on the task card.
Prerequisites for students: knowledge of Educreations iPad app 3

4. Adding & Subtracting Fractions
Read and review your task card completely.
Open the “iMovie” app on the iPad.
Using your task card, create a movie working the problem with your partner.
Be sure to explain each step and save your recording when done.
Log in to Blackboard, using the link on the home screen.
Post your video to your homeroom class blog.
Review at least two other posts/videos and comment on each.
Summary Checklist:
____ Did you include step-by-step instructions needed to solve the problem?
____ Did you upload your video to the class blog?
____Did you comment on at least two other posts/videos?
This task uses:
Learning Objective(s):
The student will add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators and solve word problems involving the addition and subtraction of fractions.
REDEFINITION
Technology allows for new tasks,
previously inconceivable.
Teacher Notes: Download “iMovie” app. Have a link to the Blackboard log in page set to the home screen.
Teacher’s name/ Leslie McFarland ~
School: W. T. Henning Elementary
Louisiana State Standard: 5.NF.A1 / 5.NF.A2
Grade Level/Subject: 5th , Math
Special Directions/Considerations: Based on student ability, differentiate within the task to meet student’s needs.
Activity Evaluation: Use the criteria outlined on the student checklist included on the task card.
Prerequisites for students: knowledge of iMovie iPad app 4

5. Explain the difference
Name_____________________________________date_________________#_______
Fraction Tak Card Activity
Adding Fractions
Problem #
Your Answer
Fraction App Answer
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