Simplifications and Extensions

1. For a gifted student, I will expose them to more advanced

Lesson 1 fractions where they will have the opportunity to start adding and
subtracting the different fractions.
2. For a student with ADHD, I will allow them to pass out different
materials as well as come up and demonstrate the pool noodles
that the other students give.
3. For an ELL, I will provide the instructions in their native language
as well as find an introduction to fractions video in their native
language.
1. For a gifted student, I will explain that they will have the
Lesson 2 opportunity to work with multiplying and dividing different
fractions and I will give extra steps to ensure they understand
what to do.
2. For a child with development issues, I will have their handouts
already cut out and pasted into their journals.
3. For an ELL, I will provide the words and definitions in their native
language.
1. For a gifted student, I will give them a more advanced activity
Lesson 3 where they can represent how fractions are added and subtracted
2. For a students with a visual impairment, I will make sure to give
clear oral directions and talk in the direction of the student rather
than facing the board
3. For an ELL, I will give the directions in their native language as well
as try and find a video in their native language
1. For a gifted student, I will provide more complex fractions for the
Lesson 4 student to show using the blocks.
2. For a child with sensory issues, I will provide them with other
materials they feel comfortable working with like pictures.
3. For an ELL, I will provide the directions in their native language to
ensure understanding.
1. For a gifted student, I will add more than one pizza to make the
Lesson 5 activity more advanced
2. For a student with autism, I will offer manipulatives that will help
the student further explore the different fractions.
3. For an ELL, I will provide the directions in their native language and
find a video in their native language.
1. For a gifted student, I will include fractions with different
Lesson 6 denominators to make the activity more advanced.
2. For a child with a learning disability, I will allow them to use
manipulatives to help them work through the worksheet and help
them better understand fraction ordering.
3. For an ELL, I will offer the directions in their native language, so
they are certain of what they ask.
1. For a gifted student, I will incorporate fractions with different
Lesson 7 denominators that they will have to add and subtract.
 2. For a student with autism, I will allow them to work with different
triggers throughout the lesson as well as use manipulative to help
them better understand the questions.
3. For an ELL, I will provide their directions and journal handout in
their native language so they can fully understand what to do for
the assignment.
1. For a gifted student, I will give them more advanced shapes to
Lesson 8 draw into fractions like a triangle.
2. For a student with a sensory disorder, I will provide a picture of
the shape or a shape with a different texture.
3. For an ELL student I will label the shape in their native language.
1. For a gifted student, I will allow them to add and subtract the
Lesson 9 fractions they made using money and manipulate the coins to
show more difficult types of fractions.
2. For a student with ADHD, I will allow them to be a “volunteer” and
help me set up the fractions that I will put on the board.
3. For an ELL, I will use the currency they use in their country to make
the lesson more personal to them.
1. For a gifted student, I will make their board game more advanced
Lesson 10 so they can get the extra practice they need.
2. For a student with development issues, I will provide them with
large dice if they have problems holding the smaller dice.
3. For an ELL, I will provide the directions in their native language.
1. For a gifted student, I will allow them to add their last name to the
Culminating poster. This will allow the student to add and subtract the
Experience fractions in their name together.
2. For a child with autism, I will allow them to use manipulative
letters so they can represent their name using different letters.
3. For a n ELL, I will allow them to label things on their poster in their
native language.