Mrs.+Buck

** PASS ** : Grade 5- Standard 2: Number Sense - The student will demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts and properties of real numbers
 * ** Title of Resource ** : Fraction Model I
 * Resource URL**: http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?id=11
 * Topic**: Fractions


 * Part of Instructional Cycle**: This can be used in two main ways. It could first be used as an opening motivational activity, giving kids a basic understanding of fraction, decimal and percentage equivalence before we use our book or other resources. It can also be used as a remediation tool depending on the student.


 * Integration Plan**: As an opening motivational activity I would demonstrate the use of the tool, showing kids how they can come up with a variety of equivalencies. I would also have a couple students come up and demonstrate its use. A sample activity may be: "Now find the decimal equivalent to 1/5", etc... I would then have the students work individually on the laptops, finding certain equivalencies I write on the board making sure they all understand how to use the tool. Finally, as an assessment, I would provide a 3-column printed chart (fraction, decimal, percent columns) for them to complete with pencil individually. They would have a variety of blanks to fill in. They could use the online tool to find the answers. Many students may be able to fill in some of the blanks without the tool. ||