Represent and solve addition and subtraction of fractions with unequal denominators referring to the same whole.
TEKS 5.3H provides a clear foundation for continued study of Add/Subtract Fractions (Unlike Denominators) in future grades.
Standard 5.3H in Mathematics helps students understand Add/Subtract Fractions (Unlike Denominators) and apply knowledge with confidence.
Start with concrete or familiar examples, connect to prior knowledge, model a clear process, and provide checks for understanding aligned to 5.3H.
Standard 5.3H describes the essential skills and understandings for Add/Subtract Fractions (Unlike Denominators) in Grade 5. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
Use short exit tickets and tasks where students explain decisions, show multiple representations, or justify answers—directly aligned to 5.3H.
Students may rely on procedures without reasoning or mix key terms. Build in quick oral explanations, error analysis, and vocabulary supports tied to 5.3H.
