Lesson Plan

Collecting Rational Number Like Terms

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Teach pupils to handle fractions fluently. The sixth installment in the series of 28 has class members apply the concepts learned in previous lessons to expressions with fractional coefficients. The fractions are both mixed numbers and improper fractions, and scholars must both distribute and combine like terms to simplify the expressions.

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CCSS: Designed
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Instructional Ideas
  • Use manipulatives such as cubes to reinforce fractional properties
  • Have individuals complete the exit ticket questions on whiteboards as a quick understanding check
Classroom Considerations
  • Learners should be proficient in performing all operations with fractions
Pros
  • Emphasizes both review and new vocabulary throughout the lesson
  • Includes suggestions for scaffolding to differentiate and extend the lesson
Cons
  • None
Common Core