Grades 3–4
Compare Fractions to One Half
Twelve fractions with fraction bars and a line at the halfway mark. Kids decide if each is less than, equal to or more than 1/2.
Math worksheet · Fractions and fraction models
Divide with Unit Fractions
Fifteen problems like 1/3 ÷ 4 and 6 ÷ 1/2: unit fractions divided by whole numbers and whole numbers divided by unit fractions.
- Grade level
- 5th grade
- Time
- About 20 minutes
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Equal parts, Naming and comparing fractions, Equivalent fractions, Fraction operations
What kids do
“How many halves are in 6? 6 ÷ 1/2 = 12. And 1/3 ÷ 4 is one third cut into 4 pieces.”
Printed on the sheet:
- Write every answer in simplest form.
Teacher tip
Ask “How many halves are in 6?” with paper circles before the sheet.
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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