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Add and Subtract Fractions

February 14, 2021 by Ashleigh | Leave a Comment

Adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators typically isn't introduced until fifth grade, so this concept isn't too difficult for fourth graders. The most common mistake is for students to add or subtract the denominator, because they aren't thinking about the

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Teaching Word Problems

Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division Word Problems

September 13, 2020 by Ashleigh | 1 Comment

It’s no secret that addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division word problems present a considerable challenge to students. Students often rush through word problems and immediately try to find an answer, rather than thinking about the meaning of the problem. Students see

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Teaching Addition and Subtraction

July 8, 2020 by Ashleigh | Leave a Comment

When you teach upper elementary math, teaching addition and subtraction can be....awkward.  Generally speaking, your students already understand the concept. Whether you want them to or not, they know and use the standard algorithm. It's easy to question what to focus on within

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Addition And Subtraction For 3rd and 4th Grade

Addition and Subtraction for 3rd and 4th Grade

July 17, 2016 by Ashleigh | 1 Comment

I have been steadily working all summer long on my new fourth grade math units, and I LOVE my new Addition and Subtraction Unit. I have three finished, and I've started my fourth unit. You can read about the Place Value and Rounding Unit here. I haven't written about the

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