Fractions - Fractions of an amount (2) - Presentation

In a comprehensive set of teaching slides, students are invited to delve deeper into the concept of fractions, specifically focusing on finding non-unit fractions of amounts. The lesson encourages students to expand their understanding of fractions beyond unit fractions by exploring examples such as three-quarters or two-fifths. The activities provided challenge students to calculate fractions of various quantities, such as finding three-quarters of Leanna's angelfish or two-fifths of Malachi's marbles. These exercises are designed to solidify the students' grasp of fractions by dividing objects into equal groups and determining the fraction represented by a subset of those groups.

Further activities involve using bar models with counters to visually represent and solve fraction problems, such as finding seven-tenths of 14 or three-fifths of 18. This visual approach aids in reinforcing the concept of fractions by breaking down whole numbers into parts. Students are also tasked with independent work where they fill in missing values, draw their own bar models, and use place value counters to calculate solutions. The lesson encourages discussion and reasoning, posing questions about the role of the denominator and numerator, and comparing different fractions to deepen the students' comprehension. The aim is for students to not only perform calculations but also to understand the underlying principles of fractions and how to apply them to various scenarios.