Marshmallow Math

In this lesson, students are physically engaged in measuring distances of tossed marshmallows to the nearest 1/2 foot. Using their measurements, they will represent the data on a line plot and then solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of mixed numbers. This is a fun lesson that motivates students to become excited about the difficult world of fractions.

Resource ID#: 46877 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics

Grade Level(s): 4

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, LCD Projector

Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes

Keywords: fractions, line plots, mixed numbers

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Worksheet, Assessment, Image/Photograph, Formative Assessment

Instructional Design Framework(s): Cooperative Learning

Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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