Lesson 3
Mesa redonda sobre fracciones
Lesson Purpose
The purpose of this lesson is for students to consider statements about fractions that will help them solidify their understanding of fractions as numbers.
Lesson Narrative
In previous lessons, students learned what fractions are and how to represent fractions with area diagrams, fraction strips, and on the number line. Students also compared fractions and recognized and generated equivalent fractions. In this lesson, students think about and discuss statements that address their understanding of important ideas about fractions.
If students need additional support with the concepts in this lesson, refer back to Unit 5, Section C in the curriculum materials.
- Engagement
- MLR8
Activity 1: Mesa redonda sobre fracciones
Learning Goals
Teacher Facing
- Generalize key ideas about fractions, such as what fractions mean, whole numbers as fractions, and fraction comparisons.
Student Facing
- Discutamos sobre las fracciones.
Required Preparation
Lesson Timeline
| Warm-up | 10 min |
| Activity 1 | 35 min |
| Lesson Synthesis | 10 min |
| Cool-down | 5 min |
Teacher Reflection Questions
What was the best question you asked students today? Why would you consider it the best one based on what students said or did?