CurriculumGrade 3Mathematics

Understanding Fractions

Aligned to 3.NF.A.1 — Common Core State Standards for Mathematics.

What this lesson teaches

A fraction names equal parts of a whole. The bottom number (denominator) tells how many equal parts; the top (numerator) tells how many we have.

Worked example

A pizza cut into 4 equal slices: 1 slice is 1/4, and 3 slices is 3/4 of the pizza.

Practice questions

  1. What fraction is shaded if 2 of 6 equal parts are colored?
  2. Draw a shape showing 3/4.
  3. Which is more: 1/2 or 1/4 of the same pizza?

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En español

Comprensión de Fracciones

Una fracción nombra partes iguales de un entero. El número de abajo (denominador) indica cuántas partes iguales hay en total; el de arriba (numerador) indica cuántas partes tenemos.

Ejemplo: Una pizza cortada en 4 rebanadas iguales: 1 rebanada es 1/4, y 3 rebanadas son 3/4 de la pizza.

More Number & Operations—Fractions lessons

Fractions on a Number Line3.NF.A.2Equal and Unequal Fractions3.NF.A.3

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