Grades 3–4
Fractions Greater Than 1 on a Number Line
Six number lines from 0 to 2 or 0 to 3, in halves, thirds and fourths. Kids name the fraction at each arrow.
Math worksheet · Fractions and fraction models
Split Shapes into Equal Parts
Twelve squares, circles and rectangles. Kids draw lines to cut each one into halves, thirds or fourths.
- Grade level
- 2nd grade
- 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
“Draw lines to cut the shape into the equal parts named under it.”
Teacher tip
Let kids cut and fold paper shapes first to check their lines.
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
Bake or pretend to bake: double or halve a simple recipe.
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