Grade 3 Mathematics

Fractions

• Fraction: a number that names part of a whole or part of a group
• Numerator: the top number in a fraction, which shows how many of the equal parts of the whole or group are being considered

• Denominator: the bottom number in a fraction, which shows how many equal parts the set or whole has been divided into
• Equivalent Fractions: two or more fractions that name the same amount
• Greatest: the largest in a group
• Least: the smallest in a group
• Number Line: a line with equally spaced tick marks named by numbers
• Order: arrangement according to size, amount, or value 

Fraction Activities 

• Go on a fraction hunt! Look for household items that are divided into equal parts (fractions of a whole and fractions of a set). Record the fractions.
• Roll number cubes to make fractions. Draw pictures of the fractions you make. Place the fractions you've made in order on a number line.
• Identify fractions at meal times. For example, you ate 1/2 of an apple, 3/4 stalk of celery, 1 whole tuna sandwich, and 2/3 of a glass of milk.
• Practice making equivalent fractions.
• Plot fractions on a number line. 

Fraction Independent Practice

• Understanding Fractions Links to an external site.
• Fractions on a Number Line Links to an external site.
• Equivalent Fractions and Comparing Fractions Links to an external site.Unde