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 pie is shaded?
- 6/5
- 6/6
- 5/1
- 5/6
Answer: 5/6. 5 of the 6 equal slices are shaded: 5/6.
ProCompare and infer.
The grid is split into 3 equal groups of counters. What is 1/3 of 12?
- 8
- 4
- 3
Answer: 4. 12 ÷ 3 = 4, so 1/3 of 12 is 4.
GuruMulti-step reasoning.
Look at the two pies. Which fraction is larger?
- 4/6
- 2/4
- 6/4
- 4/2
Answer: 4/6. The larger shaded area is 4/6.
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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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