Real-Life Applications of Fractions
🎯 Objective
Students will understand how fractions are used in everyday situations.
📚 Materials
- Whiteboard and markers
- Real-life scenario worksheets (e.g., cooking problems)
- Optional props (e.g., measuring cups)
📝 Instructions
- Ask where students see fractions (e.g., recipes, sales).
- Present examples: Cooking (Halve 3/4 cup flour -> 3/8), Shopping (1/3 off $15 -> $5 off), Time (2/5 of an hour -> 24 mins).
- Solve as a class, showing steps.
- Group students to tackle similar problems.
- Highlight why fractions matter in life.
- Distribute worksheets.
🎉 Activities
Fraction Role-Play
Students play roles (e.g., chef) to solve fraction problems.
Fraction Project
Create a poster on fractions in daily life (e.g., sports stats).
✅ Assessment
- Observe group work and role-play for correct use.
- Review worksheets and projects for understanding.