5E Lesson on Decimals

Subject area/course/grade level:

Math/Decimals/6th
Standards (State and NETS-S):
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.NS.B.3
Fluently add, subtract, multiply, and divide multi-digit decimals using the standard algorithm for
each operation.
NET-S Standards
Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and
processes using technology
Objectives:
The students will fluently add, subtract, multiply, and divide-multi-digit decimals using the standard
algorithm for each operation.
Differentiation Strategies:
Students can choose to make decimal vocabulary card from
http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/game/tools/flash-card-maker

ENGAGEMENT:
The teacher will introduce how decimals are used in our everyday life. The teacher will engage the
students interest by asking questions. The teacher will ask the following questions: Where do we use
decimals? Where do we see decimals at? What are decimals used for? The teacher will allow the
students one minute to turn and talk to a partner to generate answers. The teacher and the students
will create an interactive KWL chart (http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/studentinteractives/creator-30846.html ). After, creating the chart the teacher will show a short video on
decimals. (https://www.brainpop.com/math/numbersandoperations/decimals/)

EXPLORATION:
Students will use their Chrome books and login onto the
http://www.mathnook.com/math/bubbleburst.html. This website has an interactive decimal game.
This game correlates with CCSS: 5.NBT.B.7. Click on the bubble containing the answer to the decimal
addition problem before it floats off of the screen . The students may also choose to select the game.
The students will also be able to log on to the website www.thatquiz.org. This website provides the
students with decimal slides. It also can be graded. Follow the link for the slideshow and the quiz
http://www.classtools.net/.

EXPLANATION:
The teacher has created a presentation using Prezi.com. The presentation shows the students
the importance of vocabulary for this lesson. Students should use their Chrome Books and
visit the URL address https://prezi.com/mtqzqw6mt-se/decimals-check-them-out/. This is a
short presentation that has incorporated decimal vocabulary (adding, subtracting,
multiplying, and dividing steps and vocabulary). The students should watch the presentation.
After watching the presentation, the students will create their own vocabulary presentation.
The teacher will model how a presentation is prepared. Then the students will create their
own presentation on their Chrome Books.

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ELABORATION:
The students will create their own arcade games. The teacher will pair the students with a
partner. The partners will work on the arcade game together. The students should type the
URL address www.classtools.net/mob/quiz_70/Decimals_8bPxb.htm This a decimal game the
teacher has created for the students to play and gather an understanding of the game. The
students will begin by creating a blueprint for their games. The blueprint is just 15 adding
and subtracting decimal problems. The students should check their final answers with a
calculator to check for accuracy. The students should type the URL address
http://www.classtools.net/. Once on the website, the teacher will model the directions step by
step from her Chrome Book. The students should wait on directions from their teacher. The
second game that is created is called the Dustbin game. This is an individual assignment.
This game is also on the website www.classtools.net. The students will great a matching
game based on the information provided in their blueprints. The teacher has modeled a
dustbin game. The students will type in the URL address www.classtools.net/educationgames-php/dustbin and play the teacher generated game. This game explains to the
students what is expected.
EVALUATION:
The teacher will assess frequently during the mini unit. The teacher will check the answers on
the blueprint to see if the students have mastered the adding, subtracting, multiplying, and
dividing decimals. The teacher has created a formative assessment to assess each student
on their participation and understanding. The formative assessment will evaluate how close
the student has come to meeting the objectives of the lesson.

References:
Bybee, R.W. et al. (1989). Science and technology education for the elementary years: Frameworks for curriculum and instruction. Washington,
D.C.: The National Center for Improving Instruction.
Bybee, R. W. (1997). Achieving Scientific Literacy: From Purposes to Practices. Oxford: Heinemann.
National Research Council. (1999). Inquiry and the national science education standards: A guide for teaching and learning. Washington, D.C.:
National Academy Press.
Polman, J.L. (2000). Designing project-based silence: Connecting learners through guided inquiry. New York: Teachers College Press.

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