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Lesson Plan

Fractions of a Whole

Ready, set, fractions! In this hands-on lesson, your students will familiarize themselves with common fractions using concrete materials to practice splitting items into halves, thirds, and quarters.
Need extra help for EL students? Try the Talk About Your Strategy: Fractions of a Whole pre-lesson.
Grades:
First Grade
Second Grade
Subjects:
Math
Fractions
Understanding Fractions
Equal Parts
View aligned standards
1.G.A.3
2.G.A.3
Need extra help for EL students? Try the Talk About Your Strategy: Fractions of a Whole pre-lesson.

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to identify fractions and divide items into halves, thirds, and quarters.

Introduction

(2 minutes)
  • Explain to your class that today, they will be learning about fractions. Define a fraction as a part of a whole.
  • Draw a picture of a common fraction on the board, to better illustrate the concept to your students.