4.NF Lesson Plans
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.NF
:"Number and Operations-Fractions"
These lesson plans can help students practice this Common Core State Standards skill.
Lesson Plans
Fraction Wars
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Fraction Wars
Help kids master fractions with the fun, fast-paced, math comparison game Fraction Wars. After a review, students are split into pairs to practice quickly comparing fractions with different numerators and denominators.
4th Grade
Math
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Building Squares
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Building Squares
In this hands on lesson, students create squares with different fraction pieces while building their knowledge of adding fractions with different denominators.
4th Grade
Math
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Evaluating Equivalent Fractions
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Evaluating Equivalent Fractions
Students will practice coming up with equivalent fractions in a fast paced challenge! This is an introductory lesson to equivalent fractions.
4th Grade
Math
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Roll the Die! All About Probability
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Roll the Die! All About Probability
Students will have fun as they explore the world of probability using dice in this introductory math lesson.
4th Grade
Math
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Organizing Word Problems
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Organizing Word Problems
Help students solve fraction word problems with a graphic organizer! This lesson addresses Common Core standards while teaching useful skills for standardized test taking.
4th Grade
Math
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Fraction Hunt
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Fraction Hunt
Fractions are everywhere! In this hands-on lesson, your class will work together in groups to find real-world examples of fractions. As they discover more complicated fractions, students will create their own word problems with them.
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Dizzy Decimals
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Dizzy Decimals
Students will be introduced to the tenths place value while converting fractions during this fun and interactive lesson.
4th Grade
Math
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What's in a Name? Fractions and Decimals
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What's in a Name? Fractions and Decimals
In this lesson, your students will play with cards to practice giving fractions a new decimal name. They will be able to convert fractions to decimals by the end of this lesson.
4th Grade
Math
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Metric Measurements, Fractions and Number Lines
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Metric Measurements, Fractions and Number Lines
Teach your students to calculate fractions of 100 using a number line model.
4th Grade
Math
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Illustrating Fraction and Whole Number Products with Tape Models
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Illustrating Fraction and Whole Number Products with Tape Models
Teach your students to use tape diagrams to solve equations involving whole numbers and fractions.
4th Grade
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Cooking School Fractions
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Cooking School Fractions
Make equivalent fractions matter in the real world with this hands-on math lesson! Students use measuring cups and spoons to recognize and generate equivalent fractions.
4th Grade
Math
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Fraction of a Whole
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Fraction of a Whole
Teach your students to use bar models and multiplication to find a fraction of a whole number.
4th Grade
Math
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Multiplication Models: Fractions and Whole Numbers
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Multiplication Models: Fractions and Whole Numbers
Teach your students to multiply fractions by whole numbers in this dynamic hands-on lesson!
4th Grade
Math
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Take it to the Bank!
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Take it to the Bank!
Cha-ching! Your students will take their new skills to the bank when you teach them to compare decimals using coins. This lesson plan focuses on comparing decimal numbers to the hundredths place.
4th Grade
Math
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Equivalent Fractions Using Area Models
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Equivalent Fractions Using Area Models
Teach your students to create equivalent fractions by multiplying by different fraction forms of 1 whole like 2/2 or 4/4. This lesson also includes drafts of area models.
4th Grade
Math
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Converting Metric Measurements to Decimals & Fractions
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Converting Metric Measurements to Decimals & Fractions
Marry metric measurements to the everyday world around you! Use this lesson plan to teach your class the fun of converting metric measurements into fractions.
4th Grade
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Single Strategy for Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers
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Single Strategy for Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers
Teach your students to add and subtract fractions with like denominators using a strategy that works for both operations: converting mixed numbers into improper fractions and back again!
4th Grade
Math
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Fractions as Whole Number Multiples
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Fractions as Whole Number Multiples
Teach your students to use number lines to illustrate fractions as products, specifically where one factor is a fraction and one fraction is a whole number.
4th Grade
Math
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Sums for Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions
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Sums for Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions
Teach your students to add mixed numbers and improper fractions with the same denominator using the counting up strategy with number lines.
3rd Grade
Math
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Modeling Mixed Number Subtraction
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Modeling Mixed Number Subtraction
Students will learn to model mixed number subtraction with manipulatives using this hands-on lesson plan.
4th Grade
Math
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Equivalent Fractions Memory Game
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Equivalent Fractions Memory Game
Your fourth graders will not only have fun creating and playing an equivalent fractions memory game in this interactive lesson, they will also become much stronger mathemeticians in the process.
4th Grade
Math
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Order of Operations with Fractions and Decimals
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Order of Operations with Fractions and Decimals
This lesson is designed for fourth graders to practice their skills with the order of operations along with multiplying fractions and adding or subtracting decimals.
4th Grade
Math
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Subtracting Mixed Numbers Using the Decomposition Strategy
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Subtracting Mixed Numbers Using the Decomposition Strategy
Teach your students to subtract mixed numbers with like denominators using the strategy of decomposition. This strategy helps students to manipulate and break down numbers to help them solve tricky subtraction problems.
4th Grade
Math
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Adding Mixed Numbers Using the Decomposition Strategy
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Adding Mixed Numbers Using the Decomposition Strategy
Make the number work for you! Use this lesson to teach your students to add mixed numbers with like denominators using the strategy of decomposition.
4th Grade
Math
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Adding Like Mixed Numbers
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Adding Like Mixed Numbers
Solve for the sum of two mixed numbers! They will use scaffolds such as fraction models to support the visualization of mixed numbers. This can be used on its own or as support for the lesson Sums for Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions.
4th Grade
Math
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Converting Centimeters to Meters
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Converting Centimeters to Meters
Get your students comfortable discussing their math thinking in converting centimeters to meters. This lesson may be used on its own or as support to the lesson Converting Metric Measurements to Decimals & Fractions.
4th Grade
Math
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Writing Questions for Word Problems
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Writing Questions for Word Problems
Empower students to think like mathematicians by having them create word problems related to subtracting mixed numbers. Use this lesson on its own or as support to the lesson Subtracting Mixed Numbers Using the Decomposition Strategy.
4th Grade
Math
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Number Talks with Mixed Numbers Addition
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Number Talks with Mixed Numbers Addition
Students will practice mental math and harness their discussion skills through addition problems of like mixed numbers. This lesson may be used on its own or as support for the lesson Adding Mixed Numbers Using the Decomposition Strategy.
4th Grade
Math
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Fourth Grade Daily Sub Plan B
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Fourth Grade Daily Sub Plan B
Planning for a substitute in the classroom has never been easier than with this daily sub plan! Your substitute can keep your students learning in your absence by using these lessons, worksheets, and activities.
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Fraction Visuals
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Fraction Visuals
This lesson helps your students become confident mathematicians when it comes to representing fractions visually in a variety of ways. Use this lesson as a pre-lesson to Fraction Hunt or teach it independently.
4th Grade
Math
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