Mr.

Stepps Observation
Teacher Name: John Stepp
# of Students:

22

Date: 06/09/2015
Age/Grade Level:

5th

Content Area: Math

Unit Title: Numbers and Operations: Fractions

Lesson Title: Multiplying Fractions using models
Common Core Standards
5.NF.B.6
Solve real world problems involving multiplication of fractions and mixed numbers, e.g., by using visual fraction models or equations to
represent the problem.
Supporting standards:
5.NF.B.4
Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication to multiply a fraction or whole number by a fraction.
Lesson Objectives:
I can multiply fractions using models and/or equations.
I can solve word problems by multiplying fractions while using models and/or equations.
Procedures:
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As students enter the room, they will gather materials (math journal, dry erase boards/markers, etc.).
I will pass out flashback for students to complete.
Upon completion of the flashback, I will review the flashback with the students and work the problems on the board.
After I take up the flashbacks, I will begin instruction of the new standard (5.NF.B.6) and introduce the students to our I Can
statement.
I will then work through an example of the standard for the students, breaking down each step as I go. I will also answer questions as
they arise.
Upon completing the example for the students, I will give the students a problem in which we will work together as a class.
After working through the problem, I will review the students problem with them and clear up any misunderstandings among the class.
Once we have completed the shared problem, I will then give the students an activity to complete. This will be independent work, to be
completed in small groups.

9.) I will walk throughout the room and monitor the students efforts within their groups, answering any questions they may have during the
activity.
10.) Once the activity is finished, I will collect the students work and pass out their exit slip (formative assessment). The lesson will
conclude once the exit slip is taken up.