➕ 3rd Grade Math · Unit 5

Fractions

18 short narrated lessons in 4 chapters, each with pictures, a quiz with a hint and a second try, and an explanation for every answer.

Standards: 3.NF.A.1 3.G.A.2 3.NF.A.2 3.NF.A.3

3rd Grade Math · 7 units

What your child will learn

Equal PartsSplit shapes into equal parts and name halves, thirds, fourths, sixths and eighths.
Unit FractionsUnderstand a unit fraction like one fourth as one of the equal parts of a whole.
Fractions Like Three FourthsUnderstand fractions like three fourths as three parts of size one fourth.
Fractions of ShapesShow and name fractions using shapes split into equal areas.
Parts of a Whole Review ReviewReview equal parts, unit fractions and naming fractions.

Unit Fractions on a Number LineMark a unit fraction on a number line by splitting 0 to 1 into equal parts.
Other Fractions on a Number LinePlace fractions like two thirds on a number line by counting unit fractions.
Fractions Past OnePlace fractions greater than one, like five fourths, on a number line.
Number Line Review ReviewReview placing fractions on a number line.

Same Size, Different NamesUnderstand equivalent fractions as the same size or the same point on a number line.
Finding Equivalent FractionsFind simple equivalent fractions like one half equals two fourths using models.
Whole Numbers as FractionsWrite whole numbers as fractions, like three equals three over one and four fourths equals one.
Equivalent Fractions Review ReviewReview equivalent fractions and whole numbers as fractions.

Comparing with the Same DenominatorCompare fractions with the same denominator by comparing the numerators.
Comparing with the Same NumeratorCompare fractions with the same numerator: more pieces means smaller pieces.
Comparing on a Number LineUse a number line to compare fractions.
Comparing Fractions Review ReviewReview comparing fractions, and why they must refer to the same whole.
Unit 5 Test: FractionsShow what you learned in the whole unit (Parts of a whole, Fractions on a number line, Equivalent fractions, Comparing fractions) by answering mixed questions.

From the lesson “Equal Parts”

A shape is split into 4 equal parts. What are the parts called?

Show the answer

Fourths. 4 equal parts are called fourths.

Hint kids see after a wrong try: “Count the parts. Four parts are called...”

Narrated lessons, pictures and quizzes for every grade from K to 8. Works offline.