Lesson Plan | Teachy Methodology | Fractions and Decimal Numbers: Conversion

Objectives

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to provide a clear understanding of the main objectives of the lesson, so that students know what is expected of them by the end of the session. Additionally, this stage prepares students for the practical activities that will follow, offering an overview of the skills that will be worked on.

Main Objectives

1. Teach students to convert numbers between fractions and decimals.

2. Enable students to place numbers from both representations on the number line.

3. Develop students' ability to solve contextualized problems involving fractions and decimals.

Side Objectives

1. Promote understanding of the importance of decimals and fractions in everyday life.
2. Encourage critical thinking and problem-solving through everyday examples.

Introduction

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to provide an initial engagement moment, warming up the students for the theme of the lesson and encouraging curiosity and interest through the research of interesting facts. Through the key questions, the aim is to activate students' prior knowledge on the topic, preparing them for the practical activities that will follow.

Warming Up

To start the class in a dynamic and engaging way, introduce the topic of fractions and decimals, highlighting the importance of these concepts in daily life, such as in shopping situations, cooking recipes, and measurements. Then instruct students to use their phones to find an interesting fact about fractions or decimals. Ask them to share what they found with the class, promoting a brief moment of discussion and initial engagement.

Initial Reflections

1. What are the differences between fractions and decimals?

2. How are fractions and decimals used in daily life?

3. What is the advantage of representing a number as a fraction and as a decimal?

4. Do you think it is easier to work with fractions or with decimals? Why?

5. Did anyone find an interesting example about fractions or decimals that they would like to share?

Development

Duration: 70 - 80 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to allow students to practically and contextually apply the concepts of conversion between fractions and decimals, promoting interactivity, cooperation, and creativity through engaging and modern activities.

Activity Suggestions

It is recommended that only one of the suggested activities be carried out

Activity 1 - Digital Influencer of Fractions 📸

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Objective: Facilitate understanding of the conversion between fractions and decimals and highlight its practical application through a creative and modern approach.

- Description: Students must create a series of posts on Instagram or TikTok where they creatively explain the conversion of fractions to decimals and vice versa. They can use videos, photos, and texts to illustrate the conversion steps and provide examples of the use of these conversions in real life.

- Instructions:

• Divide the class into groups of up to 5 students.

• Each group must choose a platform (Instagram or TikTok).

• Students need to create a fictitious profile of a math digital influencer.

• Each group must create a series of 3 to 5 posts explaining the conversion between fractions and decimals.

• The posts must include practical examples and everyday situations, such as pizza division, measurements in recipes, etc.

• Students must use video and image editing apps to make the posts attractive and informative.

• At the end, each group presents their series to the class, explaining the choices made and the concepts addressed. The teacher can use a projector to show the posts to the entire class.

Activity 2 - Gamifying Fractions 🎮

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Objective: Promote interactive and engaging learning through gamified quizzes, reinforcing understanding of the concepts of fractions and decimals.

- Description: Using gamification platforms like Kahoot! or Quizizz, students will create and play quizzes about converting fractions and decimals. They will be motivated to compete against each other and learn in a fun way.

- Instructions:

• Divide the class into groups of up to 5 students.

• Each group must create an account on a gamification platform (Kahoot! or Quizizz).

• Students should develop questions and answers related to the conversion between fractions and decimals.

• The quizzes should include different levels of difficulty and contextualized examples, such as market situations, cooking, etc.

• After all groups finish creating their quizzes, each group will play the quizzes created by the other groups.

• The selected platform will calculate scores and show results in real time, promoting healthy competition.

Activity 3 - Fraction Detectives 🔍

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Objective: Encourage critical thinking and the practical application of the concepts of fractions and decimals through a teamwork problem-solving activity.

- Description: Students will solve a mystery involving decimal numbers and fractions. They will receive a set of clues in digital format that, when deciphered, will lead to the solution of the mystery.

- Instructions:

• Divide the class into groups of up to 5 students.

• Each group will receive a digital file with a set of clues.

• The clues will be math problems involving the conversion between fractions and decimals that must be solved to advance to the next clue.

• Students can use their phones and computers to research and solve the clues.

• As they solve the clues, groups must record their solutions and the steps used to arrive at them.

• At the end, each group will present their solution to the mystery and explain how they used the conversions of fractions and decimals to decipher all the clues.

Feedback

Duration: 15 - 20 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to reflect on the learning obtained, allowing students to share their experiences and conclusions. The group discussion provides a space for exchanging ideas and consolidating knowledge, while the 360° feedback promotes an environment of collaboration and mutual growth, strengthening communication and constructive criticism skills.

Group Discussion

To introduce the group discussion, the teacher can start by highlighting the importance of the activities carried out and asking students about their experiences. Suggest the following outline for the discussion:

1. Start with a Thank You: Thank everyone for their participation and effort.
2. Reflect on the Activities: Ask: 'What did you find most interesting or challenging in the activities we did?'
3. Share Learnings: Ask: 'What were the main learnings you gained from converting fractions to decimals and vice versa?'
4. Practical Applications: Encourage students to share everyday situations where they believe this knowledge will be useful.
5. Conclusion: Wrap up by reinforcing the importance of the topic and congratulating the class for their effort.

Reflections

1. Which activity did you find most challenging and why? 2. How did the activities help you better understand the conversion between fractions and decimals? 3. Can you think of everyday situations where this knowledge will be useful?

360° Feedback

Instruct students to conduct a 360° feedback stage, where each student must provide feedback to their groupmates. Explain the importance of keeping feedback constructive and respectful. Suggest that each feedback includes at least one positive point and one suggestion for improvement. For example:

1. Positive Points: 'I thought you explained the conversion very clearly, using practical examples.'
2. Suggestions for Improvement: 'Perhaps next time you could focus a bit more on solving everyday problems.'

Conclusion

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

🔍 Purpose: This stage aims to consolidate the learnings of the lesson, reinforcing practical applicability and connecting mathematical concepts to the students' daily lives. The conclusion is essential to ensure that students leave the class with a clear and practical understanding of the conversions between fractions and decimals, as well as recognizing the relevance of this knowledge in their daily lives. 📈✨

Summary

📚 Creative Summary: 🌟 Imagine you are browsing the internet and come across a viral video explaining the conversion of fractions to decimals and vice versa. The concepts we explored in today's lesson are like these videos, which use everyday examples such as dividing a pizza into slices or measuring ingredients for a recipe. Conversions are the key to understanding how to transform fractions into decimals (and vice versa) and how to locate them on the number line. They are not just numbers; they are practical tools for everyday life! 🤓💡

World Connection

🌐 Connecting with the Current World: In this class, we used digital platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Kahoot!, and Quizizz not just to learn, but to demonstrate that math is everywhere, even in the social networks we love! The use of these modern tools makes learning more tangible and shows how fractions and decimals are useful in real-world situations, such as online shopping and cooking recipes. 🍔📱

Practical Application

🏠 Applications in Daily Life: Understanding how to convert fractions and decimals is essential for everyday tasks, such as calculating discounts at the store, splitting restaurant bills, or even understanding cooking recipes. This knowledge makes life easier and allows us to make more informed decisions in various situations. 🛒🍽️