Multiply fractions Printanble Lesson Plan

Lesson Title:Multiply fractions

Lesson Objective: Students will be able to multiply fractions correctly and understand the meaning of the operation.

Materials:

Whiteboard and markers

Fraction strips or manipulatives

Fraction worksheets

Introduction (5 minutes): Begin the lesson by reviewing the definition of a fraction and the different parts of a fraction (numerator and denominator). Next, ask the students what they know about multiplying fractions. Write their responses on the board.

Direct Instruction (15 minutes):

1. Model the process of multiplying fractions using fraction strips or manipulatives. Show the students how to find the product by multiplying the numerators together and the denominators together. 2. Explain that when we multiply fractions, we are finding the total amount of parts. For example, if we have 2/3 of a pizza and we have 4/5 of a pizza, when we multiply them together we are finding out how much of the pizza we have total. 3. Write a few examples on the board and have the students work through them.

Guided Practice (15 minutes):

1. Pass out fraction worksheets to the students and have them work on a few problems together. 2. Walk around the room and assist students as needed.

Independent Practice (15 minutes):

1. Have the students work on additional problems on their own. 2. Monitor their progress and offer assistance if needed.

Closure (5 minutes):

1. Have the students share their answers with a partner. 2. Review the key concepts of the lesson and ask the students to explain in their own words what they have learned today.

Assessment: Collect the fraction worksheets and use them to assess the students’ understanding of the concept. Give feedback and offer additional practice as needed.

Note: Encourage students to check their work, especially when reducing the fraction after multiplication.