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Grade 4 Unit 6 The Wonder of Fractions 2
Unlock a deeper understanding of fractions with The Wonder of Fractions 2 unit.
In this unit, your child will delve back into the world of fractions and decimals and tackle adding and subtracting fractions with uncommon denominators. Through engaging games and activities, your child will master finding common denominators, understanding equivalent fractions, and performing vertical multiplication. The unit also includes a review of key concepts such as factoring, finding the lowest common multiple, and identifying prime and composite numbers, ensuring your child builds a solid mathematical foundation.
This purchase includes one digital curriculum unit with 15 days of lesson plans and 5 days of flexible projects. This unit will inspire you with beautiful images, clear instructions and exciting project ideas.
And that's not all. You will also gain access to the Wonder Hub, which includes supporting documents, videos, resources, and community.
The Wonder of Fractions 2
Learning Standards
Concept 1: Fractions and decimals are types of numbers that can represent quantities.
Concept 2: Developing computational fluency and multiplicative thinking requires analysis of patterns and relations in multiplication and division.
Connection: In this Math focused unit you will be advancing your child's understanding of fractions, particularly in adding and subtracting fractions with uncommon denominators. This unit emphasizes computational fluency by guiding your child through finding common denominators and understanding equivalent fractions. Through hands-on activities and games, your child will explore these concepts in a fun and engaging way, making complex ideas more accessible. The unit also incorporates vertical multiplication, starting with an expanded version to help your child grasp underlying patterns and relations. To reinforce learning, the unit includes a review of essential topics like factoring, lowest common multiples, greatest common factors, and prime and composite numbers. This ensures that your child not only masters the current material but also builds on the knowledge gained in previous lessons, creating a solid mathematical foundation.
Language Arts
Concept: Language and text can be a source of creativity and joy.
Connection: Whether continuing with "Kalevala" or diving into "Beowulf," your child will read classic literature that meets them developmentally and captivates and inspires. The unit also includes recommendations for a children's chapter book written in simple prose, making it easier for your child to enjoy independent reading.