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Common Core Math: Grade 3: Fractions

In third grade, students develop an understanding of fractions as numbers that represent parts of a whole. Students locate fractions on a number line by marking off equal lengths between whole numbers. With the help of number lines, pie charts and other visual models, students also identify equivalent fractions and compare fractions with the same numerator or denominator.

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Compare Fractions

Reason about the sizes of fractions.

Recognize equivalent fractions (CCSS.Math.Content.3.NF.A.3b):

Express a whole number as a fraction (CCSS.Math.Content.3.NF.A.3c):

Compare magnitudes of fractions (CCSS.Math.Content.3.NF.A.3d):

Interpret Fractions

Explore fractions as numbers that represent parts of a whole.

Visualize a fraction as part of a whole (CCSS.Math.Content.3.NF.A.1):

Represent a fraction on a number line (CCSS.Math.Content.3.NF.A.2):