Fractions and Decimals

Fractions and Decimals

Course overview

This course helps Grade 4 students compare fraction sizes, add and subtract like fractions, and connect fractions to tenths, hundredths, and money. Students move from visual comparison to simple fraction operations and then into decimal connections that make the ideas feel practical.

What students will learn

• Compare and order fractions with the same whole.
• Use fraction models and number lines to explain which fraction is larger.
• Add and subtract like fractions by keeping the denominator the same.
• Connect tenths and hundredths to decimal notation.
• Relate fractions, decimals, and money in familiar situations.

Lessons

• Compare and Order Fractions - Learn how to tell which fraction is greater and how to arrange fractions from least to greatest.
• Add and Subtract Like Fractions - Learn how the denominator stays the same while the numerators change.
• Relate Fractions to Decimals - Learn how tenths, hundredths, and money connect fractions and decimals.

Parent guide

Use fraction strips, circles, number lines, and coins to make the comparisons concrete. Ask the student to explain why a fraction is larger or smaller before they solve the next example.

Completion

A student finishes this course when they can compare and order simple fractions, add and subtract like fractions, and explain how fractions connect to decimals and money.