Check the parts are equal and count them. One part is 1 over that number: 3 equal parts make thirds, and one part is 1/3.
equal partsparts exactly the same size
halves, thirds, fourths2, 3 or 4 equal parts
unit fractionone equal part, like 1/3
wholethe full shape
Watch for: Calling parts that aren't equal thirds or fourths. Putting the number of shaded parts on the bottom. Thinking a bigger bottom number means a bigger piece.
At home: Fold paper into halves, then fourths, and name each part as you unfold it.
Sample sheet and answer key
Luna's Space Adventure
Grade 3 · Equal parts as fractions · 3.G.A.2
NameDate
Astronaut Luna is exploring a far-off corner of space. Solve each problem to help Luna's mission go smoothly!
Name one part
Each shape is cut into equal parts. What fraction is one part?
Shade a fraction
Shade the fraction written under each shape.
78
26
56
68
Sheet
Luna's Space Adventure
Grade 3 · Equal parts as fractions · 3.G.A.2
Answer key
Astronaut Luna is exploring a far-off corner of space. Solve each problem to help Luna's mission go smoothly!
Name one part
Each shape is cut into equal parts. What fraction is one part?
16
12
13
18
15
Shade a fraction
Shade the fraction written under each shape.
78
26
56
68
Answer key
New problems every time, three levels (gentle, core and stretch), themes to pick from, a second page if you want one. Each sheet comes with an answer key and a one-page guide for grown-ups.