Unit 4: Fractions & Decimals
Target 314.NF.B.3bCh 7: Target 1
I can break a fraction apart into sums of smaller fractions with the same denominator.
Standard cap: 4 - Create and justify multiple decompositions.
Subskills what students must be able to do
- 1I can break a fraction into unit fractions or smaller fractions.
- 2I can decompose the same fraction in more than one way.
- 3I can represent decompositions with equations or models.
Proficiency Scale & ⚓️ Tasks
1 → 4 proficiency scale
1Beginning
“Show 3/5 as a sum of unit fractions.”
2Developing
“Write one way to break apart 5/8.”
3Proficient
“Decompose 7/12 in two different ways and show equations or models.”
4Advanced
“Find three very different decompositions of 1 5/8 and prove they are all equivalent.”
Teach
Lessons and videos that introduce the skill4Engage NY Lesson (4)
Engage NY Lesson
Lesson 1 — Decompose fractions
Grade 4 · Module 5 · Topic A · Lesson 1
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Engage NY Lesson
Lesson 2 — Decompose fractions (continued)
Grade 4 · Module 5 · Topic A · Lesson 2
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Engage NY Lesson
Lesson 3 — Decompose non-unit fractions
Grade 4 · Module 5 · Topic A · Lesson 3
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Engage NY Lesson
Lesson 4 — Decompose fractions into sums
Grade 4 · Module 5 · Topic A · Lesson 4
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