Parts of a Whole with Fractions

Parts of a Whole with Fractions

Grade 3 · Math · 39 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can divide shapes into equal parts and name the fraction for each part.

Warm-Up Video

KLT Wild · 2:40

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Guided Notes

3 key concepts

  • 1

    The denominator of a fraction shows how many equal pieces an object has been divided into.

  • 2

    The numerator of a fraction shows how many parts of the denominator you are looking at.

  • 3

    If a pie is divided into six pieces and you eat four, you ate four sixths of the pie.

Practice Questions

8 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

A rectangle is divided into 5 equal parts. If you shade 3 of those parts, what fraction of the rectangle is shaded?

Teacher Guide

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  • Answer keys for all questions
  • Differentiation strategies
  • Extension activities
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