1. FISH! Melissa Deacon Brie Beane

2. Cuisenaire Rods Whole Class Lesson Purple = 1whole unit
What are the fractions described by
Red rod?
White rod?
Light green rod?
Yellow rod?

3. Question 1:
1/3 + 2/9

4. Question 2:
1/2 – 1/3

5. Question 3
When the birthday cake was about to be served, you were told you could have
0.6
60%
3/5 6%
Which three will give you the same size portion?

6. Split Students into Groups
Intervention Group
Students got 0-1 correct on Formative Assessment
Teacher works with this group
Remediation Group
Students got 2 correct on Formative Assessment
Must be a paired activity
Accelerated Group
Students got all 3 correct on Formative Assessment
Should be as a group

7. Group 1 Teacher provides direct instruction
Back up to re-teach a more basic skill (common denominators instead of uncommon denominators)
Use concrete manipulatives that students can relate to

8. Group 2
Students work in pairs to complete activity that readdresses the same skill and content that they were originally taught when they go the whole group instruction
Students will play Basketball Fractions
Completing the sheet together

9. Group 3
Look at 5-7 store ads that use percents and convert them to decimals and fractions.
Determine the amount of savings for these ads.
Rewrite the ads using fractions instead and ask 2 adults which is the better deal, the fraction or the percent and why.
Record their responses and be prepared to explain to your teacher.

10. Considerations…
Any child can be in any “level” group depending on the objective being taught. “EC” or “LEP” or “AIG” makes no difference when fair formative assessment determines grouping.
Classroom management skills

11. Coaching/Support resource