Fractions Level 4
Part of the Fractions skill progression -- 8 lessons, each building toward demonstrated mastery.
8 Lessons
What Your Child Will Learn
- 1
Adding Fractions with Like Denominators
Understand fraction addition as joining parts that have the same unit size. Add fractions with the same denominator.
Objective: Students will add fractions with like denominators by understanding that they are joining parts of the same unit size.45 minutes - 2
Adding Unit Fractions
Add unit fractions (fractions with numerator 1) and discover patterns in building fractions from unit fractions.
Objective: Students will add unit fractions and understand that any fraction can be built from unit fractions.45 minutes - 3
Adding to Make 1 Whole
Identify fraction pairs that sum to 1 whole and understand complements.
Objective: Students will identify and create fraction pairs that sum to 1 and understand the complement relationship.45 minutes - 4
Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators
Subtract fractions with like denominators by understanding subtraction as taking away or finding the difference.
Objective: Students will subtract fractions with like denominators by taking away parts of the same unit size.45 minutes - 5
Understanding Mixed Numbers
Understand mixed numbers as whole numbers plus fractions and convert between mixed numbers and improper fractions.
Objective: Students will understand mixed numbers, identify them on the number line, and convert between mixed numbers and improper fractions.45 minutes - 6
Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers
Add and subtract mixed numbers with like denominators using visual models and regrouping when needed.
Objective: Students will add and subtract mixed numbers with like denominators, including cases requiring regrouping.45 minutes - 7
Word Problems with Fraction Addition and Subtraction
Solve real-world word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions with like denominators.
Objective: Students will solve word problems by identifying the operation needed and applying fraction addition or subtraction skills.45 minutes - 8
Review and Application
Review all FR-4 skills and apply them to mixed problem sets and real-world contexts.
Objective: Students will demonstrate mastery of all FR-4 skills through mixed practice and real-world application problems.45 minutes
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