4th Grade Math
136 Lessons
Oakhaven Elementary School
Memphis, TN
Student Environment:
Urban
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4th Grade Math
(12 Units, 136 Lessons)
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Fractions with numerators equal to or larger than the denominator can be written as a whole or mixed number. Models can be used to show improper fractions or mixed numbers.
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Fractions are part of a whole, and they can be represented in regions and sets.
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Equivalent fractions are fractions that are equal. A number line can be used to identify equivalent fractions.
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Using benchmark fractions and drawing visual models are two strategies to compare fractions.
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When students write to explain, it gives a clear picture of their understanding. Visual models can assist the students in solving the problems.
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Equivalent fractions are fractions that represent the same amount. They can be created by multiplying or dividing, as well as represented with models.
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Models can help students compare fractions, ordering them from least to greatest or greatest to least.
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Fractions can be written in lowest term by finding an equivalent fraction using division. Multiplication is the inverse of division, therefore, it can be used to help solve the division problem. A model can also be used to determine equivalency.
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Different fractions can be used to make up a whole.
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Computer websites and games are fun ways that the students can apply what they have learned about fractions.
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Fraction strips can be used to help add and subtract fractions with like denominators.
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You can add fractions with unlike denominators by finding a common denominator or by using fraction strips.
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You can subtract fractions with unlike denominators by finding a common denominator.
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Fractions can be broken apart into unit fractions.
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Fractions can be broken into sums of fractions.
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Adding and subtracting mixed numbers can be modeled by using shapes.
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A mixed number can be solved by changing it to an improper fraction.
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Students can use models to validate their answers to their subtraction problems of mixed numbers with like denominators.
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A unit fraction is a fraction with a numerator of 1. Fractions are multiples of unit fractions.
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Students understand that they can group the multiples of fractions in different ways to multiply by a whole number and get the same answer.
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To review skills learned about fractions, students can solve problems and play games.
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Voki is a creative way to get students to assess their own learning about fractions (or any topic), as well as incorporate writing into math.
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