Understanding Fractions
Grade 5: Session 1
Essential Question: How do reasoning and estimating support students' understanding and fluency with fraction operations?
Pre-work (in case not already completed):
Reflect on your beliefs by responding to the prompts on Handout 5.0a: Beliefs Reflection
Jot down your thoughts about the Vision for Mathematics on Handout 5.0b: Vision Reflection
Read over the standards we address in the module located in Handout 5.0c: Foundational Standards Review and the terminology in Handout 5.0e: Terminology List, as we will refer to the list throughout the session
Materials You Will Need:
Math Journal
Computer or tablet with high-speed internet
Grade 5: Session1 I Part 1
Grade 5: Session 1 I Part 2
Grade 5: Session 1 I Part 3
Bridge to Practice
Assess 3-5 students using the Comparing Fractions Through Reasoning Assessment.
Read and annotate Number Strings: Daily Computational Fluency.
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