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Fractions by Grade Level Under the Common Core

November 10, 2014 1 min read
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Under the Common Core State Standards in mathematics, fractions instruction extends across grades 3 through 6, with operations being taught after students have a firm understanding of where fractions lie on a number line. The standards, shown here by grade, have been edited for length and clarity.

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