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Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers

Strand: Number
Outcome: 4

Curriculum Focus

The changes to the curriculum targeted by this sample include:

• The general outcome focuses on number sense, whereas the previous program of studies specified demonstrating a number sense for decimals and common fractions, exploring integers and showing number sense for whole numbers.
• The specific outcome focuses on relating improper fractions to mixed numbers and mixed numbers to improper fractions, while the achievement indicators emphasize connecting the concrete, pictorial and symbolic forms. The previous program of studies outcome focused on demonstrating and explaining the meaning of improper fractions and mixed numbers concretely, pictorially and symbolically. 

Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers addresses the following outcomes from the Program of Studies:

Strand:	Number
Specific Outcomes:	4. Relate improper fractions to mixed numbers and mixed numbers to improper fractions.

What is a Planning Guide?

Planning Guides are a tool for teachers to use in designing instruction and assessment that focuses on developing and deepening students' understanding of mathematical concepts. This tool is based on the process outlined in Understanding by Design, by Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe.

The following steps will help you through the Planning Guide:

• Step 1: Identify Outcomes to Address
• Step 2: Determine Evidence of Student Learning
• Step 3: Plan for Instruction
• Step 4: Assess Student Learning
• Step 5: Follow-up on Assessment

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