“Fraction Action”
For further information contact…
Amy Till
Bartow Elementary Academy
590 S. Wilson Ave.
Bartow, FL 33830
Route: E
863-534-7410
[email protected]
2009 - 2010 Idea Catalog of Excellence
n PROGR AM OVERVIEW
This program can be used to review
basic fractions, identifying parts of a
whole and identifying mixed numbers.
This program was implemented with a
group of nine third graders who currently
have an ASP focusing on math. It is an
integrated technology/fractions unit. The
students created an interactive fraction
photo story, using digital cameras and
computers. I began by sharing my
teacher-made photo story and modeling
how to create their own photo story.
Then, the students created their fraction
collection and wrote questions and
answers about their collections. For
example, a photo of different coins could
have the question: “What fraction of the
coins are nickels?”
On the next slide, the answer would
be written: “3/8 of the coins are nickels.”
For a culminating activity, the class
viewed their photo story and answered
questions posed about fractions. Finally,
they shared the photo story with their
homeroom classes and had them
respond to the fraction questions.
I taught them at the beginning of the
unit how to:
• Think of lighting and composition
needed for a clear photo
• Use the wide/tight button on a
camera
• Check photo on screen and
retake if necessary
• Type their question and answer
on photo story
• Use a microphone to record
narrative
What is innovative about this
program is that, while it is helping
students to review fractions, it is also
developing their technology skills. I was
surprised at how quickly my third graders
learned to use the camera and create a
photo story.
n OVER ALL VALUE
I believe the powerful part of this
program is the integration of technology.
The students were highly motivated to
develop questions and answers in order
to use the digital camera to create a photo
story. They enjoyed viewing Fraction
Action because it was interactive. They
were proud of being able to share their
stories with their homeroom classes.
The technology skills they learned can
be applied in middle and high school
and beyond.
n LESSON PLAN TITLES
• Collecting Weather Data
• Fraction Action Lesson 1- Identify
Parts of a Whole
• Fraction Action Lesson 2- Read and
Write Mixed Numbers
*Other lessons/portions of math content
can be adapted into these lesson plans
to create a larger unit of the program.
n MATERIALS
Materials for each lesson are listed
with each lesson plan. Overall materials
budget including pricing and vendors
follows the lesson plan.
n ABOUT THE DEVELOPER
Amy Till has a Bachelor of Science
in Elementary Education and Specific
Learning Disabilities from Florida
Southern College. She taught ESE for
5 years, and second, third, and fourth
grade students for 12 years.
Currently, she is ser ving as a
Resource Teacher at Bartow Elementary
Academy teaching grades Kindergarten
through fifth grade.
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“Fraction Action”
Amy Till
Lesson Plan No 1: Identify Parts of a Whole
n SUBJECTS COVERED
n DIRECTIONS
Math and Technology
Student Task Description
n GR ADES
Third
n OBJECTIVES
This lesson occurs in Chapter 9, les. 2 of
the Foresman-Wesley Math series.
Goals are: For students to identify parts
of a whole by using technology to
create a photo story.
n SUNSHINE STATE
STANDARDS
MA.3.A.2.1:
Represent fractions, including
fractions greater than one, using
area, set, and linear models.
n MATERIALS
ASSESSMENT
You will be creating a photo story
about fractions. This story will be
interactive. You will ask questions about
your fractions photos. When your story
is complete, you will be sharing it with
your homeroom class.
1. Teacher reviews Kaplan data to
determine the math concepts that
need remediation.
Student Steps
3. Teacher evaluates Technology
Radar Chart to determine students’
prior knowledge.
(The photo story is a review or assessment of concepts the students have
previously learned.)
1. Students view teacher-made photo
story while teacher explains the
process of creating a photo story.
Teacher demonstrates how to use
a digital camera and how to create
a slide on a photo story.
2. Students assemble their collections
for their photos. They will write
a question and answer about
their collection. Teacher reviews
their questions and answers and
makes suggestions if changes are
needed.
• Collections: coins, polygons, upper
and lower case letters, magnets
3. Students use a digital camera and
download photos to the computer.
• Third Grade Foresman-Wesley
teacher’s guide
4. They import the photos to photo
story.
• Digital cameras
5. Students learn how to choose the
font and how to type their questions
and answers.
• Computers
n EVALUATION/
2. Teacher evaluates student progress
by assessing their responses to the
photo story.
4. Students assess themselves using
photo story rubric.
W h a t 21s t C e n t u r y S k i l l s m u s t
students learn and practice in order to
succeed?
• Technology Productivity Tools
• Students use technology tools
to enhance learning, increase
productivity and promote
creativity.
• Students use productivity tools
to collaborate in constructing
technology-enhanced models,
prepare publications and produce
other creative works.
**See Attached Rubric for photo story
6. Students record the narrative.
n ADDL RESOURCES
• Foresman-Wesley math website
• Rubistar.com
• United Streaming
7. Students utilize transitions (the time
elapsed between slides).
8. Students create the title and end
credits.
9. Students view and edit the photo
story as needed.
10. Students save photo story to jump
drive and share it with their class.
2009 - 2010 Idea Catalog of Excellence
HHH
“Fraction Action”
Amy Till
Lesson Plan No 2: Read and Write Mixed Numbers
n SUBJECTS COVERED
n DIRECTIONS
Math and Technology
Student Task Description
n GR ADES
Third
n OBJECTIVES
This lesson occurs in Chapter 9, les. 10
of the Foresman-Wesley Math series.
Goals are: Read and write mixed
numbers, and use photo story to
show mixed numbers.
n SUNSHINE STATE
STANDARDS
MA.3.A.2.1:
Represent fractions, including
fractions greater than one, using
area, set, and linear models.
n MATERIALS
• Collections: misc. foods and
objects
• Third Grade Foresman-Wesley
teacher’s guide
• Digital cameras
• Computers
n EVALUATION/
ASSESSMENT
You will be creating a photo story
about mixed numbers. This story will be
interactive. You will ask questions about
your mixed numbers photos. When your
story is complete, you will be sharing it
with your homeroom class.
1. Teacher reviews Kaplan data to
determine the math concepts that
need remediation.
Student Steps
3. Teacher evaluates Technology
Radar Chart to determine students’
prior knowledge.
(The photo story is a review or assessment of concepts the students have
previously learned.)
1. Students view teacher-made photo
story while teacher explains the
process of creating a photo story.
Teacher demonstrates how to use
a digital camera and how to create
a slide on a photo story.
2. Students assemble their collections
for their photos. They will write
a question and answer about
their collection. Teacher reviews
their questions and answers and
makes suggestions if changes are
needed.
3. Students use a digital camera and
download photos to the computer.
4. They import the photos to photo
story.
2. Teacher evaluates student progress
by assessing their responses to the
photo story.
4. Students assess themselves using
photo story rubric.
W h a t 21 s t C e n t u r y S k i l l s m u s t
students learn and practice in order to
succeed?
• Technology Productivity Tools
• Students use technology tools
to enhance learning, increase
productivity and promote
creativity.
• Students use productivity tools
to collaborate in constructing
technology-enhanced models,
prepare publications and produce
other creative works.
**See Attached Rubric for photo story
5. Students learn how to choose the
font and how to type their questions
and answers.
6. Students record the narrative.
n ADDL RESOURCES
• Foresman-Wesley math website
• Rubistar.com
• United Streaming
7. Students utilize transitions (the time
elapsed between slides).
8. Students create the title and end
credits.
9. Students view and edit the photo
story as needed.
10. Students save photo story to jump
drive and share it with their class.
2009 - 2010 Idea Catalog of Excellence
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Work Sheet - 1
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Work Sheet - 2
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Work Sheet - 3
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Radar Chart Work Sheet
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Radar Chart Rubric
Radar Chart for Technology Learning
Fraction Action: Creating a photostory using digital cameras and computers
Beginning of Year
Using a digital camera
Downloading photos from camera to computer
Importing photos to photo story
Inserting text with photos
Recording narrative with microphone
Adding title and credits to photo story
Using transitions between photos
Saving photo story to flash drive
Key
0 - No Clue
1 - Heard it
2 - Understand it
3 - Can apply it
4 - Can explain it
5 - Can teach it
6 - Can evaluate it
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End of Year
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Photo Story Rubric
Photo Story Rubric for Self Assessment
Yes
Did I collect objects to represent a fraction and mixed number?
Did I write a fraction and mixed number questions that matches the collection?
Did I write the correct answer to the question?
Did I use correct spelling and punctuation?
Is my photo clear?
Did I use a font that is easy to read?
Did I read the question and answer clearly and accurately?
Did I add the title and credits correctly?
Did I edit the completed photo story and make necessary changes?
2009 - 2010 Idea Catalog of Excellence
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Lesson Plans Materials Budget
Materials Budget
Supplier
Wal Mart
Item Description
Kodak Easyshare C193 9.2 MP Digital Camera
Cost
QuantityTotal Cost
89.99
2
179.98
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Subtotal
$179.98
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Amy Till
Teacher’s Name___________________________________
Bartow Elementary Academy
School:__________________________________________
Tax if applicable
$12.60
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Shipping if applicable
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TOTAL
BUDGET
AMOUNT
2009 - 2010 Idea Catalog of Excellence
$192.58