Fraction Classroom

Grade 3 fraction lessons

Build fraction sense with equal parts, strip models and number-line distances. Begin with the whole, then name and compare its parts.

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Unit fractions & equal partsFractions on number linesComparing fractionsEquivalent fractions
Equal Parts Workshop student page preview

Equal Parts Workshop

Grade 3 · 45 min · Paper & pencils

Distinguish equal-size parts from unequal parts before naming a fraction.

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Unit Fraction Builders student page preview

Unit Fraction Builders

Grade 3 · 45 min · Paper & pencils

Build a whole by repeating a unit fraction.

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Fraction Strip Detective student page preview

Fraction Strip Detective

Grade 3 · 45 min · Paper & pencils

Read non-unit fractions as repeated unit fractions in strip models.

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Number Line Launch student page preview

Number Line Launch

Grade 3 · 45 min · Paper & pencils

Locate fractions from 0 to 1 by counting equal intervals.

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Beyond One Walk student page preview

Beyond One Walk

Grade 3 · 45 min · Paper & pencils

Extend unit fractions past one on a number line.

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Same Denominator Race student page preview

Same Denominator Race

Grade 3 · 45 min · Paper & pencils

Compare fractions with the same denominator and the same whole.

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Same Numerator Picnic student page preview

Same Numerator Picnic

Grade 3 · 45 min · Paper & pencils

Compare same-numerator fractions by reasoning about part size.

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Whole Size Matters student page preview

Whole Size Matters

Grade 3 · 45 min · Paper & pencils

Recognize when different-sized wholes prevent a direct amount comparison.

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Fraction Match Stations student page preview

Fraction Match Stations

Grade 3 · 45 min · Paper & pencils

Match a fraction across strips, unit-fraction words, and number lines.

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Fraction Museum student page preview

Fraction Museum

Grade 3 · 45 min · Paper & pencils

Create and critique exhibits showing equal fraction values.

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