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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