Grades 3–4
Fractions on a Number Line
Seven number lines from 0 to 1, split into halves, thirds, fourths, sixths and eighths. Kids name the fraction at each arrow.
Math worksheet · Fractions and fraction models
Color the Fraction
Twelve shapes in equal parts and a fraction under each. Kids color that many parts.
- Grade level
- Grades 2–3
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Equal parts, Naming and comparing fractions, Equivalent fractions, Fraction operations
What kids do
“Read the fraction. Color that many equal parts.”
Teacher tip
Colored pencils work better than crayons here, since some parts are thin.
How to use it
- Fold a paper strip into halves, fourths and eighths before the sheet so kids can see the pieces.
- Keep fraction strips or fraction circles on each table.
- Do the first problem together under a document camera, then let kids finish on their own.
Watch for
Comparing fractions by the bottom number alone. Go back to the bars and look at the size of the pieces.
Talk about it
- How do you know the parts are equal?
- Which problem was the hardest? What made it hard?
Take it further
Cut sandwiches or paper pizzas into equal parts and write the fractions.
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