Lesson Plan
Fraction Fiesta Lesson Plan
Students will understand fractions as equal parts of a whole and represent halves, thirds, and quarters using visual models and hands-on materials.
Early mastery of fractions builds number sense, boosts problem-solving confidence, and prepares students for more complex math concepts.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Hook & Activate Prior Knowledge
3 minutes
Step 2
Demonstration of Basic Fractions
5 minutes
Step 3
Guided Hands-On Practice
12 minutes
Step 4
Interactive Digital Exploration
5 minutes
Step 5
Exit Ticket & Check for Understanding
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Fraction Fiesta
What Is a Fraction?
Basic Fractions
Hands-On Fraction Practice
Interactive Fraction Slider
Exit Ticket
Great Job!
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Slice It Up Lesson Plan
Students will identify, compare, and create basic fractions (halves, thirds, quarters) with at least 80% accuracy using real objects and visual models.
Building foundational fraction sense in 3rd grade supports number sense, problem-solving confidence, and readiness for more advanced math.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Hook & Activate Prior Knowledge
3 minutes
Step 2
Demonstration of Basic Fractions
5 minutes
Step 3
Guided Hands-On Practice
12 minutes
Step 4
Interactive Digital Exploration
5 minutes
Step 5
Exit Ticket & Check for Understanding
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Slice It Up: Exploring Fractions
Lesson Objectives
What Is a Fraction?
Visualizing Fractions
Demonstration: Fraction Circles
Hands-On Practice: Plates
Hands-On Practice: Fraction Strips
Interactive Fraction Slider
Exit Ticket
Great Job!
Worksheet
Answer Key
Cool Down
