| Topic: | Fractions |
| SCOS Objectives for Mathematics: | Fourth Grade 1.04-1.09 |
| Interdisciplinary Connections: | Computer Technology Objectives - Fourth Grade |
| Materials: | Computer with Internet Access |
| Procedure: | 1. Students will go to the computer lab and log onto the Internet |
| 2. Students will visit the web sites listed below. | |
| 3. Students will complete the various levels of the Fresh Baked Fractions Game | |
| 4. Students will check out the MathBlaster game CD from the library as this site is hard to load. | |
| Differentiation: | |
| Unique Learner - I will make
sure these students are sitting next to someone who can help them if needed.
Remediation - The games offer varying levels of difficulty in the areas of fractions as well as remediation for each level. |
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| Assessment: | |
| The students will record on chart developed by me the totals they receive during each level of the two games. |
Fresh Baked Fractions
Fresh Baked Fractions is a game to practice simplifying fractions.
Personal comments: After viewing and trying out this software, I liked the fact that it offered various levels of difficulty that the students can choose from. This allows students to work at their level and then helps them increase their skills and knowledge as well.
Company that offers Fresh Baked Fractions:
Family Education Network - The Internet's
#1 site for K-8 teachers and kids!
To view company that offers Fresh Baked Fractions
click the link below.
Funbrain.com
To play Fresh Baked Fractions click on the
link below.
Fresh
Baked Fractions
MATHBLASTER - Ages 9-12 (Grades 4-6)
Developed by educators, math Blaster offers a comprehensive in-depth math program with multiple activities of varying difficulty levels for almost every age. Math Blaster will enable your students to master critical math skills and prepare for state and national standardized tests. Correlated to NCTM standards.
Personal comments: After viewing and trying out this software, I was impressed how it helps students to develop skills with the concept of fractions especially adding common and uncommon denominators!
To contact company and order
Math Blaster:
Educational Resources
P.O. Box 1900
Elgin, IL 60121-1900
Call toll free: 1-800-624-2926
Fax toll free: 1-800-610-5005
No website listed
Cost: 5 pack $105.95
Click on the link below to visit the website
also to order Math Blaster and try out some features of the game.
Math
Blaster