How to Create a 30‑Minute Fractions Activity for 3rd Grade Using Didaktos

Step‑by‑step tutorial

Use case: “I need a 30‑minute activity to introduce fractions to 3rd graders.”

1. Open Didaktos and go to Planning

1. Log in to Didaktos and open Didaktos AI.
2. On the home screen, click the “Planning” category.
3. In Resource Type, select “Daily Lesson Plan”. It is the right format for a single 30‑minute activity.

2. Set the resource type, subject, grade and standard

1. Resource Type:
   Keep “Daily Lesson Plan” selected.
2. Subject and Grade Level:
   Choose “Mathematics” and “Elementary (1-3)”.
3. Context / Standard:
   Choose “Common Core Math” (or your local curriculum).
4. Output Format:
   Leave “Plain Text”. Didaktos selects the best format automatically for each resource type, and you can change it.

3. Write the topic / instructions

1. Click inside the “Topic / Instructions” text box (where the placeholder says “E.g., Water cycle for 3rd grade…”).
2. Type the following (or something very similar):

   I need a 30‑minute activity to introduce basic fractions (½, ⅓, ¼) to 3rd graders. Use visual models (circles, rectangles, or pizzas), include a short explanation, a guided practice activity, and a quick exit ticket to check understanding. Make it simple, concrete, and engaging for 8–9‑year‑olds.

3. Optionally, add constraints such as:
   • “No homework.”
   • “Materials: paper, colored pencils, scissors.”
   • “Students have not seen fractions before.”

4. (Optional) Attach supporting files

1. Click the “Attach” button.
2. Select a file from your computer: an image, PDF, Word (.docx), .txt, .md or .csv file (max 5 MB), such as your school’s worksheet template or a previous lesson.
3. The file appears next to the button. Didaktos follows the structure of a template, or uses the content of a source file.

Attaching files is a Didaktos Pro feature. On the free plan, paste the key text into the Topic / Instructions box instead. Learn more about using your own materials.

5. Choose language

1. At the top of the panel, select EN so the activity is generated in English.
2. If you later want a Spanish version, select ES and generate again, or use the Translate action on the result.

6. Generate the activity

1. Review all fields:
   • Resource Type: Daily Lesson Plan
   • Subject: Mathematics
   • Grade Level: Elementary (1-3)
   • Context / Standard: Common Core Math
   • Output Format: Plain Text
   • Topic / Instructions: Your detailed request about a 30‑minute fractions activity
2. Click the “Generate Resource” button.
3. Wait a few seconds while Didaktos creates the activity.

7. Review and refine the result

1. Read the generated 30‑minute fractions activity and check that it:
   • Introduces ½, ⅓, ¼ clearly.
   • Uses visual models.
   • Includes guided practice and an exit ticket.
2. Click “Edit” to refine it. Use a quick suggestion such as “Add differentiation” or “Add examples”, or type your own follow‑up request, for example:
   • “Add more concrete examples with food (pizza, chocolate bars).”
   • “Include differentiation ideas for struggling students.”
   • “Add a quick 3‑question multiple‑choice exit ticket.”

8. Save, export, or reuse

1. Click “Template” and give your settings a name, such as “Math – Fractions – Intro – 3rd Grade”. It appears under Saved templates on the home screen, so you can reuse it with a new topic.
2. Open History (the clock icon) to find your recent results again.
3. Use “Download” to get a Word file, “Copy” to paste it into your LMS or slides, or the “Print” view to print it.