Adding and Subtracting Fractions Unit – 4th Grade Math Curriculum

This 4th grade unit teaches students to add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers with like denominators. It is Unit 8 of the 4th Grade Math Curriculum, and it is low prep.

The 5 lessons guide students through each step, from modeling with visuals to solving real-world word problems. Scaffolded lessons, activities and clear visuals build both conceptual understanding and procedural fluency.

What’s included

Planning and organization

• Unit pacing calendar
• Editable lesson plans
• Binder covers, spine labels and tracking pages

Lesson resources (5 full lessons)

• Warm-ups (2 to 3 per lesson)
• Anchor charts and student guided notes
• Teaching slide deck
• Practice pages
• Exit tickets (2 to 3 per lesson)
• Vocabulary

Standards-aligned activities

• Add and Subtract Fractions Stations
• Adding Fractions – Like Denominators Coloring Page
• Adding Mixed Numbers Riddle
• Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators Maze
• Subtracting Mixed Numbers Puzzle
• Fraction Concepts Brochure, the end-of-unit task

Assessments

• Pre-assessment of prerequisite skills
• Two quizzes
• Final unit assessment
• Study guide for review

Answer keys cover every component.

Skills covered

• Add fractions with like denominators
• Subtract fractions with like denominators
• Add mixed numbers (with and without regrouping)
• Subtract mixed numbers (with and without regrouping)
• Estimate sums and differences using benchmarks and rounding
• Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions and mixed numbers

Good to know

• Completely editable to allow for customization
• All inclusive, from assessments to activities

Quick facts

• Skill: adding and subtracting fractions and mixed numbers with like denominators
• Grade: 4
• CCSS: 4.OA.A.3, 4.NF.B.3, 4.NF.B.3a, 4.NF.B.3b, 4.NF.B.3c, 4.NF.B.3d
• Answer key: included
• Pages: 69

Other 4th grade math units

All of the 4th Grade Math Curriculum units are listed below in order (this is Unit 8).

1. Place Value Relationships
2. Comparing, Ordering and Rounding Whole Numbers
3. Add and Subtract Whole Numbers
4. Patterns (Shape and Numerical)
5. Multiplying Whole Numbers
6. Dividing Whole Numbers
7. Fraction Concepts
8. Adding and Subtracting Fractions
9. Multiplying Fractions
10. Decimal Concepts
11. Add and Subtract Decimals
12. Geometry
13. Area and Perimeter
14. Measurement

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