In 4th grade, the focus was to compare fractions as well as add and subtract with like denominators. Students also explore multiplying a fraction by a whole number.

In 5th grade, students extend these understandings by:

~ Solving real-world problems with fractions

~ Using benchmark fractions and number sense to check for reasonable answers.

~ Adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators (including mixed numbers) by finding equivalent fractions

~ Representing the context of a fraction word problem using a variety of models.

~ Multiplying and dividing fractions using a variety of strategies and explain my thinking using models, pictures, and words.