Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Add & Subtract Fractions
Grade:	4th Grade
Standard:	4.3.E
Description:	represent and solve addition and subtraction of fractions with equal denominators using objects and pictorial models that build to the number line and properties of operations;
Standard:	4.3.F
Description:	evaluate the reasonableness of sums and differences of fractions using benchmark fractions 0, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, and 1, referring to the same whole; and

4th Grade Math - Add & Subtract Fractions Lesson

A fraction can be modeled by a whole divided into equal parts.
The sum of two fractions can be represented using fraction models.

\frac{1}{8}

can be represented by a grid divided into eight equal parts with one part shaded.

\frac{2}{8}

can be represented by a grid divided into eight equal parts with two parts shaded.

\frac{3}{8}

can be represented by a grid divided into eight equal parts with three parts shaded.

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

4.3.E