Lessons for 3.NF.A.3
Comparing fractions with the same denominator or numeratorWhen the pieces are the same size, the fraction holding more pieces is the larger one.Lesson
Comparing fractionsSame denominator, same numerator, or a benchmark like one half.Lesson
Comparing against a benchmarkDeciding which side of one half each fraction falls on and comparing from there.Lesson
Simplifying a fraction to simplest formDividing the top and the bottom by a common factor renames a fraction in bigger pieces.Lesson
Seeing equivalent fractions in pictures and on the number lineCutting every piece of a shaded shape in two doubles both numbers and changes nothing.Lesson
Equivalent fractionsDifferent names for the same number: cut every piece the same way.Lesson
Making an equivalent fraction by multiplyingMultiplying the top and the bottom by the same number renames a fraction in smaller pieces.Lesson
Printable Worksheets
Comparing fractions with the same denominator or numerator worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Comparing against a benchmark worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Simplifying a fraction to simplest form worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Seeing equivalent fractions in pictures and on the number line worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Making an equivalent fraction by multiplying worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview