Fraction Concepts Unit – 4th Grade Math Curriculum

Unit 7 of my 4th Grade Math Curriculum covers key fraction concepts for 4th graders: decomposing fractions, equivalent fractions, simplifying, comparing and ordering, and converting between fractions and mixed numbers.

It has what you need to teach and reinforce each skill, if you are starting from scratch or if you are supplementing your current curriculum. Scaffolds are embedded, the skills build in a thoughtful progression, and student activities are included for practice.

What’s included

For planning and organization:

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

Lesson resources for the 5 full lessons:

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

Standards-aligned activities:

• Compare and Order Fractions Stations
• Decomposing Fractions Matching Activity
• Equivalent Fractions Maze
• Fractions and Mixed Number Conversions Coloring Page
• Simplifying Fractions Pairs Activity
• Fraction Concepts Brochure (end of unit task)

Assessments:

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

Answer keys are included for every component.

Skills covered

• Decomposing fractions into unit fractions and sums
• Generating and identifying equivalent fractions
• Simplifying fractions using common factors
• Comparing and ordering fractions using benchmarks and common denominators
• Converting between improper fractions and mixed numbers

Good to know

• Low prep
• Completely editable, so you can customize it
• All inclusive, from assessments to activities

Quick facts

• Topic: fraction concepts
• Grade: 4
• CCSS: 4.OA.B.4, 4.NF.A.1, 4.NF.A.2, 4.NF.B.3, 4.NF.B.3a, 4.NF.B.3b, 4.NF.B.3c, 4.NF.B.3d
• Answer key: included
• Pages: 70

Bundles and related resources

All 14 units in the 4th grade math curriculum, numbered in sequence:

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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