Teacher Mr. Young
/ Grade 6 / Assessment FOR Learning
Observation & Interview / Term 2 / Year
2011
Unit of Study Number Sense and Numeration: Fractions / Date 19.05.11
Mathematics Lesson Task/Problem / Learning Goal/Curriculum Expectations / Possible Solutions/Strategies
Students will select among the four centres to explore fractions:
Hands-on
1.  Fraction Feud Game
2.  Matching Equivalent Fractions
Illuminations
3.  Equivalent Fractions
4.  Fraction Game: 2 players / ·  read, represent, compare, and order proper and improper fractions, and mixed numbers
¾  represent, compare, and order fractional amounts with unlike denominators, including proper and improper fractions and mixed numbers, using a variety of tools and using standard fractional notation
Big Ideas according to Dr. Small (2009)
Renaming fractions is often the key to comparing them or computing them. Every fraction can be renamed in an infinite number of ways.
ICT Standards: Technology Operations and Concepts
·  Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technological concepts, systems, and operations.
·  Students think critically to manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources / 1)  Visual model
2)  Concrete manipulatives
3)  Make a drawing
4)  Lowest common denominator
5)  Factors
6)  Multiples
7)  Simplified fractions
8) 
Student Errors
A)  Larger denominator means larger piece
B)  Computational errors
C) 
Allayhar / Haywad * / Chris
Matthew / Shahriyar / Quinn
Nina / Sam / Ludeaux
Hinata / Arvin / Varun
Jaemin / Umangi * / Catherine
Aashish / Moris / Gillian
Abigail / Channey / Terri
Maral / Christopher / Derrick
Questions about student learning…
Teacher
Mme Lachance / Grade 6 / Assessment FOR Learning
Observation & Interview / Term 2 / Year
2011
Unit of Study Number Sense and Numeration: Fractions / Date 19.05.11
Mathematics Lesson Task/Problem / Learning Goal/Curriculum Expectations / Possible Solutions/Strategies
Students will select among the four centres to explore fractions:
Hands-on
3.  Fraction Feud Game
4.  Matching Equivalent Fractions
Illuminations
5.  Equivalent Fractions
6.  Fraction Game: 2 players / ·  read, represent, compare, and order proper and improper fractions, and mixed numbers
¾  represent, compare, and order fractional amounts with unlike denominators, including proper and improper fractions and mixed numbers, using a variety of tools and using standard fractional notation
Big Ideas according to Dr. Small (2009)
Renaming fractions is often the key to comparing them or computing them. Every fraction can be renamed in an infinite number of ways.
ICT Standards: Technology Operations and Concepts
·  Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technological concepts, systems, and operations. / 1)  Visual model
2)  Concrete manipulatives
3)  Make a drawing
4)  Lowest common denominator
5)  Factors
6)  Multiples
7)  Simplified fractions
8) 
Student Errors
A)  Larger denominator means larger piece
B)  Computational errors
D) 
Theo / Nour / Maria B.
Roya / Maria L. / Jack
Julien / Yi / Aleena
Georgia / Ali / Dong-Soo
Jason H. / Rickie / Stefania
Anastasiya / Aishwarya / Dasha
Marija T. / Truman / Tony
Jason L. / Cathie / Jie Yi
Rutaba / Larisa
Faith
Questions about student learning…