Ext 6-8 Sampler

19 Conceptual Based Instruction PacingPlanCalendars Research indicates awell organized teacher getsbetter results and isperceivedmore positivelyby their students. Pacingplansprovide the teacherwithaguide for organizing the Extensions material over anacademicperiod. Grades 6, 7, and8have35 lessons: lessons 1–20 inPartAand lessons 21–35 inPart B. A lesson can take2–4periodsdepending on thebackgroundof the student. Teacherswith limited timemaywant to focuson the lessons that areweakest for their class as indicatedby thePre-Test. Teacherswith less time maydo fewer pagesper lesson than suggested in the calendar or do theodd-numbered problems as aminimumassignment. Assessment Lessons MathPractice Journal Prompts Test Prep Sum It Ups Conceptual Items Games ELLTips FamilyMath Lesson 7 Skill Builders: 11-1, 12-1, 12-2, 13-1 DailyReview 7 Objectives 11, 12, 13: To name fractions frommodels.To find equivalent fractions and simplify fractions.To compare and order fractions. Professional Development: NamingFractions, Page 19 Equivalent Fractions, Page 20 Materials: Masters 6 and 14, FractionBars, interlocking cubes or squares, candy bars of 10 and 12 pieces, bingo markers (beans, corn), 10- sided dice Teacher Guide pages: 19–22 Student book pages: 19–22 Student Book pages 20, 22 Student Book page 21 What’sMy Secret? ConcentrationEquivalencies FractionBar Bingo Roll theGreastest Fraction Page 5 of FamilyMath Section: Comparing Fractions Each Lessonbeginswitha shortDaily Reviewor CheckPoint that assesses learned concepts andmonitors classprogress. These sections show thegoals for the lessonand thematerialsneeded. This indicates a linkexists toa video that will enhanceprofessional development. Theseare thepagenumbers for the lesson plans and student activitybook. AssignSkill Builders for extrapractice. This section lists Journal Prompts,word problemwritingexercises, key summary ideas, and conceptual items that appear with the lesson. Easy-to-playgames keep students engaged andmakemath fun. References tips for relatinga topic to English Language Learners. FamilyMath connects tohome. Grade6