Decompose a fraction in more than one way into a sum of fractions with the same denominator; record with symbolic representations.
Teachers can use 4.3B to sequence instruction on Decompose fractions and monitor progress toward mastery.
TEKS 4.3B provides a clear foundation for continued study of Decompose fractions in future grades.
Start with concrete or familiar examples, connect to prior knowledge, model a clear process, and provide checks for understanding aligned to 4.3B.
Standard 4.3B describes the essential skills and understandings for Decompose fractions in Grade 4. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
It lays groundwork for the next grade by deepening accuracy and flexibility with Decompose fractions, so students can tackle more complex problems later.
Use short exit tickets and tasks where students explain decisions, show multiple representations, or justify answers—directly aligned to 4.3B.
