Liz+Bratsky

Differentiation is providing a safe learning environment for students, where all students can collaborate with each other, tap in to all different learning styles, and be actively engaged and challenged at their individual learning ability.

We differentiate because we have students on so many varying levels with so many different needs.

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Lesson Plan- Fractions, Decimals, Percents (6th Grade)

__**Pre-Test**__ Before starting this unit, I would have students answer a quick set of questions about regarding Fractions, Decimals, and Percents. It would be a pre-test, entrance slip to gauge students levels of knowledge on the unit. I would also ask students trepidation’s/ fears about the topic.

__**Teaching the Unit/ Lesson Plans**__ Using the following manipulatives with students to visualize and get a hands-on ideas of what the nubers look and feel like: Base 10 Blocks Fraction Bars Unifix Cubes

Each Day I would bring in multiple items to set up for whole class and small group instruction that students could use to see the to make generalizations of the concepts in addition to the "little plastic things" they play with in math class. I would bring in an apple and cut it in half and then again in half. I would bring in fabric and let students cut it up. Students could also all stand in a line and show me what one/ half is. We could use play money to talk about decimals and percents. When making our three column fraction/ decimal/ percent charts, we could use a large foldable from Dinah Zike’s books. I would make a large one to display in the classroom and add examples to it as we come upon new ones.

Books- Students could read these books to reinforce concepts or I could use them to direct instruction with small groups. · Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bar · Apple Fractions · Fraction Fun · Pizza Fractions

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As this is my first time teaching this curriculum, I am sure I will pick up many tricks of the trade from previous teachers and I welcome any helpful input!