Represent and solve addition and subtraction of fractions with equal denominators using objects and pictorial models building to the number line.
With 4.3E, Grade 4 students practice Add/Subtract like denominators in multiple representations and contexts.
Standard 4.3E in Mathematics helps students understand Add/Subtract like denominators and apply knowledge with confidence.
Use short exit tickets and tasks where students explain decisions, show multiple representations, or justify answers—directly aligned to 4.3E.
It lays groundwork for the next grade by deepening accuracy and flexibility with Add/Subtract like denominators, so students can tackle more complex problems later.
Students may rely on procedures without reasoning or mix key terms. Build in quick oral explanations, error analysis, and vocabulary supports tied to 4.3E.
Standard 4.3E describes the essential skills and understandings for Add/Subtract like denominators in Grade 4. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
