Year 3 Fractions
Count in tenths; recognise unit and non-unit fractions; find fractions of a set of objects.
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Worked examples
RookieRead and interpret directly.
What fraction of the grid is shaded?
- 4/5
- 4/1
- 5/4
Answer: 4/5. 4 of the 5 squares are shaded: 4/5.
ProCompare and infer.
What fraction of the bar is NOT shaded?
- 5/4
- 1/5
- 5/5
- 4/5
Answer: 4/5. 5 − 1 = 4 parts are not shaded: 4/5.
GuruMulti-step reasoning.
Both pies show the same fraction shaded. The first is 3/4. What fraction is the second pie?
- 3/4
- 6/8
- 3/8
- 6/4
Answer: 6/8. The second pie has 2× as many slices, so multiply both parts by 2: 3/4 = 6/8.
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- What is covered in Year 3 Fractions?
- Count in tenths; recognise unit and non-unit fractions; find fractions of a set of objects. Key skills include Unit Fractions, Fractions Of Amounts.
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