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TLED 430
TPACK Template
Subject
Grade Level
Learning
Objective
The objective of the
lesson is what students
will be able to do as they
finish the activity. For this
objective, use the
Standards of Learning
(SOL) to say what you
want to focus on.
You can find the SOLs at
http://www.doe.virginia.g
ov/testing/ look on the
Content
right of the screen for the
subjects and go from
there.
Online Activity
Describe what the
learning activity will be as
the students meet with
the teacher online. What
will the students and the
teacher be doing? (This
includes what they are
doing with the
technology).
Pedagogy
Math
3rd
3.3 The student will
a) name and write fractions (including mixed numbers) represented by
a model;
b) model fractions (including mixed numbers) and write the fractions
names; and
c) compare fractions having like and unlike denominators, using
words and symbols
(>, <, or =).
Using Screen Cast the teacher will record a video demonstration using Gizmos
Modeling Fractions Area Model and review fractions with students as well as
the vocabulary words numerator and denominator and their meanings. Teacher
and students will work with Gizmos Modeling Fractions (Area Models) with a
preset fraction of and . The teacher will have the preset set to shade in the
top fraction model for . She will demonstrate to students that when she
changes the numerator on the bottom model up one unit it reflects a fraction
that is equal to (answer: 2/4). Students will be able to visually see how =
2/4. The teacher will point out the number line underneath the top and bottom
fraction models that show how = 2/4. When the teacher clicks and holds on
the mark on the bottom number line the number line changes to reflect 2/4
rather than 1/2. This shows students that is the same as 2/4. The teacher will
then lead discussion to LCD lowest common denominator. If we wanted to
add + 2/4 we would first need to find the lowest common denominator. We
need to make the bottom number the same for both fractions in order to add or
subtract the top numbers together. The teacher will then select the bottom
frame square Compare fractions using LCD. Again students will see = 2/4
and how to find the LCD.
The teacher next will lower the bottom fraction model to reflect . She will ask
students to try and determine the LCD and pause in demonstration for a
moment to give students think time. After a moment she will again demonstrate
how to use the bottom frame to find LCD and the process used to find LCD and
students will check their answers. The teacher will then ask students to find the
difference between and (1/2 1/4 =) and again pause to give students think
time and write down answers independently. The teacher will then select Show
difference and students will check their answers and see that > by 1/4.
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Student work:
After viewing the teacher presentation and demonstration students will access a
provided link to Gizmos Modeling Fractions Area Model and manipulate and
play with the fraction simulator to practice making fractions with different
denominators that are equal and finding the LCD and difference.
Student will take the 5 question student assessment. Take a screen shot and
send to the teacher or print results and turn in if you have periodic class
meetings.

Assessment:
Students will complete an attached multiple choice assignment in a word
document form (locked so they only have to select radial option for each
answer) as a graded assessment that involves 10 questions with various fraction
problems. Problems will include:
Finding the LCD of 2 or more fractions.
Sequencing fractions in order from least to greatest that have different
denominators.
Subtracting fractions with different denominators.

The completed assessment will be saved and sent to the teachers email for
grading.

This assessment could also be made available via google docs and sent to the
teacher for grading via google docs.

Technology Gizmos Modeling Fractions Area Models

Name of the device
and/or programs being
https://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspView&R
used. (The description of esourceID=1006&ClassID=3389180
Technology

what the students will be

doing with the technology
will be included in the
pedagogy/activity
section).

Before you submit, delete the explanatory text (the text in small italics).