Unit 9, Lesson 1
Add, Subtract, and Multiply Fractions
Grade 4
Preparation
Lesson Narrative
In this lesson, students practice multiplying a fraction and a whole number and adding and subtracting fractions, including mixed numbers. They rely on their understanding of equivalence and the properties of operations to decompose fractions, whole numbers, and mixed numbers to enable comparison, addition, subtraction, and multiplication (MP7).
If students need additional support with the concepts in this lesson, refer back to Unit 3, Section B in the curriculum materials.
- Representation
- MLR8
- Explain (orally and in writing) strategies for comparing fractions.
- Use addition, subtraction, and multiplication equations to represent and solve problems involving fractions.
- Let’s practice solving problems involving fractions.
Required Preparation
None
Suggested Centers
NoneTeacher Reflection Questions
What evidence from today’s lesson indicates students are thinking flexibly as they add, subtract, and multiply fractions?