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The document provides lesson plans for teaching students how to multiply fractions. It includes engaging activities that use manipulatives and real-world examples to help students understand and apply fraction multiplication. Formative and summative assessments are incorporated to evaluate comprehension.

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Lesson Plan

The document provides lesson plans for teaching students how to multiply fractions. It includes engaging activities that use manipulatives and real-world examples to help students understand and apply fraction multiplication. Formative and summative assessments are incorporated to evaluate comprehension.

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Subject: Mathematics

Grade Level: Grade 5

Objective: 1. Identify the steps on how to multiply fractions, by another


fractions, whole numbers by a fraction, and mixed numbers by a fraction., .
Perform correctly the necessary mathematical operations using manipulatives,
such as fraction tiles or fraction circles to visualize and solve the problems.,
Reflect the use of multiplication of fractions in real life situations.

Learning within and across curriculum:

- Within:

1) Multiplication in real life situations (Science) - Understanding how to multiply


fractions is essential in various scientific calculations involving measurements and
proportions.

2) Scaling in art (Arts) - Multiplication of fractions can be applied in scaling artwork


either digitally or manually to achieve desired dimensions.

3) Financial calculations (Home Economics) - Multiplying fractions is important in


budgeting and financial planning to accurately calculate expenses and savings.

- Across:

1) Building and construction (Technology and Livelihood Education) - Multiplying


fractions is used in calculating materials needed for construction projects accurately.

2) Geographic coordinates (Social Studies) - Multiplying fractions is applied in


determining locations using longitude and latitude coordinates.

3) Recipe measurements (TLE and MAPEH) - Multiplying fractions is crucial in


adjusting ingredient proportions when cooking or baking.

Review Motivation:

[Teaching Strategy: Interactive Quizzes]


[Instructional Materials: Fraction tiles, whiteboard]

Engaging Activity 1 - Math Mystery Box

Engaging Activity 2 - Fraction Tiles Puzzle

Engaging Activity 3 - Real-Life Scenario Storytelling

Activity 1: Fraction Multiplication Magic

[Teaching Strategy: Problem-Based Learning]

Materials - Fraction tiles

Significance - Develop a deeper understanding of multiplying fractions using visual


aids.

Instructions -

1) Explain the concept of multiplying fractions using fraction tiles.

2) Ask students to model and solve multiplication problems involving fractions.

3) Assess students' understanding based on their ability to correctly represent and


solve fraction multiplication using fraction tiles.

Rubric

- Accuracy of representation - 15 pts.

- Correct solution - 15 pts.

- Explanation of reasoning - 10 pts.

Assessment Questions:

1) Multiply 2/3 by 4/5.

2) What is the result when you multiply 1/4 by 2/3?

3) How can you visually represent 3/8 multiplied by 1/2?

Activity 2: Mixed Numbers Challenge


[Teaching Strategy: Cooperative Learning]

Materials - Fraction circles

Significance - Practice multiplying mixed numbers and fractions.

Instructions -

1) Provide mixed number multiplication problems for students to solve using fraction
circles.

2) Encourage group work to discuss and solve the challenges together.

3) Assess each group's ability to correctly multiply mixed numbers by fractions.

Rubric

- Correct solution of mixed number multiplication - 20 pts.

- Collaboration within the group - 10 pts.

- Clear explanation of the solution - 10 pts.

Assessment Questions:

1) Calculate 4 1/2 * 2/3.

2) How would you represent and solve the multiplication of 3 2/5 by 1/4?

3) Explain the steps to multiply 2 3/4 by 1/3.

Inclusive Activity 3: Real-Life Multiplication Stories


[Teaching Strategy: Storytelling]

Materials - None

Significance - Connect fraction multiplication to everyday scenarios.

Instructions -

1) Present real-life situations where multiplying fractions is needed (e.g., recipe


measurements, resizing images).

2) Encourage students to identify and solve the fraction multiplication challenges in


the stories.

3) Evaluate students' ability to apply fraction multiplication in practical contexts.

Rubric

- Correct application of fraction multiplication - 20 pts.

- Engagement in storytelling - 10 pts.

- Creativity in solutions - 10 pts.

Assessment Questions:

1) How can you apply fraction multiplication in doubling a recipe that calls for 1/2 cup
of flour?

2) Explain a real-life scenario where multiplying fractions is essential for accurate


calculations.

3) In what practical situation would you need to multiply fractions to solve a problem?

ANALYSIS:

Activity 1 - Students were able to grasp the concept of multiplying fractions using
visual aids effectively.

Activity 2 - Group collaboration helped students understand how to multiply mixed


numbers by fractions efficiently.

Activity 3 - Connecting fraction multiplication to real-life scenarios enhanced


students' application of the concept.
ABSTRACTION:

Multiplying fractions is a crucial skill that extends beyond the classroom, allowing
students to solve practical problems and make accurate calculations in various
fields. It helps in understanding proportions and adjusting quantities accurately.
Further exploration through reading materials can deepen students' comprehension
and reinforce their learning.

Supporting Material 1 - "Mathematics in Everyday Life: Applications of Fraction


Multiplication" - This article provides examples of how multiplying fractions is used in
real-life situations, emphasizing the importance of this skill in daily tasks.

Supporting Material 2 - "Visualizing Fractions: Enhancing Mathematical


Understanding" - This resource explores the use of manipulatives like fraction circles
in understanding and solving fraction multiplication problems effectively.

APPLICATION:

[Teaching Strategy: Experiential Learning]

Task 1 - Have students create their own real-life scenarios where multiplying
fractions is necessary and solve them using manipulatives.

Task 2 - Conduct a cooking activity where students need to adjust recipe


measurements by multiplying fractions accurately.

ASSESSMENT:

[Teaching Strategy: Multiple Intelligences Approach]

[Instructional Materials: Rubrics, whiteboard]

Question 1 - Calculate 3/4 * 2/5.

Question 2 - Explain a situation where you would need to multiply fractions in daily
life.

Question 3 - Solve the mixed number multiplication: 1 2/3 * 3/4.


H.O.T.S.:

Question 1 - How does understanding the steps to multiply fractions help in solving
complex mathematical problems?

Answer 1 - Understanding fraction multiplication lays the foundation for more


advanced mathematical concepts involving proportions and ratios, leading to more
accurate problem-solving.

Question 2 - Can you think of a situation where multiplying fractions incorrectly can
lead to significant errors in a real-life scenario?

Answer 2 - Incorrectly multiplying fractions in tasks like baking or construction can


result in incorrect measurements, leading to failed outcomes.

Question 3 - Explain the significance of using manipulatives like fraction tiles in


learning fraction multiplication.

Answer 3 - Manipulatives help visually represent abstract mathematical concepts,


making it easier for students to understand and apply the processes accurately.

Assignment:

1. Create a recipe that involves multiplying fractions for a family dinner and explain
the steps taken to adjust the measurements accurately.

2. Research and write a short essay on the importance of understanding fraction


multiplication in different fields such as science, art, and finance.

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