Math Lesson 12.

5: Equivalent Fractions and Decimals on a Number Line

(Lesson with the use of technology- SMART Board and Interactive)

Objective: Students will use decimal notations for fractions with denominators of 10 or 100. Review: That fraction can be represented as fractions or decimals including mixed numbers. Introduce: A fraction and a decimal can both be used to represent the same value. Ex: 6/12 as a decimal equals 0.5 Pose the Problem: Write 6/12 as a fraction and decimal Draw a picture of 6/12 on the SMART Board Write the fraction in simplest form using assistance from the class Rename the fraction using a denominator of 10 or 100 Write the new fraction as a decimal. Show Interactive on SMART Board (pearsonsuccess.net-Topic 12- Lesson 5) Engage students in interactive by allowing them to answer the questions posed prior to moving through the slides in the interactive Guided practice: On the SMART Board, students will use their white boards (Reteaching side of worksheet- see attached) Put a sample problem on the SMART Board, students will solve the problem on their white boards, hold in the air when they are done Teacher will walk around room to check answers, give assistance when needed Students can use their shoulder partner to discuss how to solve Ask volunteers to solve the problem on the SMART Board Do several examples Individual Practice Worksheet (12-5a Practice side- see attached) Check: Individual Practice worksheet whole group- pull name sticks for random answers, thumbs up for same answers (informal assessment)