Standards for Mathematical Practice
In Grade 3, instructional time should focus on four critical areas: (1) developing understanding of multiplication and division and strategies for multiplication and division within 100; (2) developing understanding of fractions, especially unit fractions (fractions with numerator 1); (3) developing understanding of the structure of rectangular arrays and of area; and (4) describing and analyzing two-dimensional shapes.
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Understanding Fractions - Grade 3 and Grade 4
This Mathematics unit covers a range of concepts relating to fractions.
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Identifying Equivalent Fractions
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify equivalent fractions for one half, one third, one quarter and one fifth.
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Understanding Equivalence
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify and explore equivalent fractions.
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Exploring Unit Fractions
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify and explore common unit fractions.
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Remember the Time
A 60-minute lesson in which students will tell the time using analog and digital clocks.
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Sixths and Eighths
A 60-minute lesson in which students will identify and create sixths and eighths.
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Thirds and Fifths
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify thirds and fifths.
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Exploring Fractions and Decimals Assessment - Year 3 and Year 4
An assessment task in which students will demonstrate an understanding of fractions and decimals.
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Fractions Investigation - Fly That Flag (3)
A 60 minute lesson in which students will apply knowledge and understanding of fractions to a real-world context.
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Fractions Investigation - Fly That Flag (2)
A 60 minute lesson in which students will apply knowledge and understanding of fractions to a real-world context.
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Fractions Investigation - Fly That Flag (1)
A 60 minute lesson in which students will apply knowledge and understanding of fractions to a real-world context.
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Converting Improper Fractions and Mixed Numerals
A 60 minute lesson in which students will convert between improper fractions and mixed numerals.
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Counting By Fractions
A 60 minute lesson in which students will count by common unit fractions and mixed numerals.
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Equivalent Fractions on a Number Line
A 60 minute lesson in which students will locate and represent some common equivalent fractions on a number line.
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Creating Common Fractions
A 60 minute lesson in which students will represent common unit fractions and their multiples to create a whole.
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Recognizing Common Fractions
A 60 minute lesson in which students will recognize common unit fractions such as halves, thirds, quarters and fifths.
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Understanding Fractions Assessment - Grade 3 and Grade 4
A 60 minute assessment designed to assess student learning.
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Improper Fractions and Mixed Numerals
A 60 minute lesson in which students will convert between improper fractions and mixed numerals.
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Reducing Fractions to Lowest Terms
A 60 minute lesson in which students will learn to reduce fractions to their lowest terms.