I can solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions and mixed numbers.
Standard cap: 4 - Solve multi-step or unfamiliar fraction situations.
Subskills what students must be able to do
- 1I can decide whether a problem requires addition or subtraction.
- 2I can represent the problem with a model or equation.
- 3I can solve and explain what my answer means.
Proficiency Scale & ⚓️ Tasks
1 → 4 proficiency scale
“Does this story ask you to join amounts or find a difference?”
“Write an equation for this fraction story.”
“Solve a word problem involving fractions or mixed numbers and explain the answer in context.”
“Solve a multi-step problem involving both addition and subtraction of mixed numbers and justify the order of your steps.”
Teach
Lessons and videos that introduce the skill10Engage NY Lesson (7)
Lesson 19 — Fraction addition and subtraction: word problems
Grade 4 · Module 5 · Topic D · Lesson 19
Lesson 29 — Estimate sums and differences
Grade 4 · Module 5 · Topic F · Lesson 29
Lesson 30 — Add mixed numbers and fractions
Grade 4 · Module 5 · Topic F · Lesson 30
Lesson 31 — Add mixed numbers
Grade 4 · Module 5 · Topic F · Lesson 31
Lesson 32 — Subtract a fraction from a mixed number
Grade 4 · Module 5 · Topic F · Lesson 32
Lesson 33 — Subtract a mixed number from a mixed number
Grade 4 · Module 5 · Topic F · Lesson 33
Lesson 34 — Subtract mixed numbers
Grade 4 · Module 5 · Topic F · Lesson 34