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Fractions as numbers
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Grade 3
Fractions
Fractions as numbers
Grade 3 Math

Fractions as numbers

The main lesson, then each kind of problem it solves.

Fractions as numbers

Main lesson
Fractions of a whole
Use this for “What fraction of the figure is shaded?”
Fractions of a set
Use this for “What fraction of the umbrellas are shaded?”
Represent whole numbers as fractions
Use this for “How many fourths make a whole?” or 8/4 = 2.
Understand the whole
Use this to find the whole from one part: “This bar is 1/3. Draw the whole.”
Equal parts of an area
Use this for “Is each part one fourth of the area?”
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