What students practice
The first half compares two unit fractions with bars, shading, and number lines, and one page asks whether both fractions refer to the same whole before any symbol goes in the box. The second half recognizes and builds equivalent fractions with shaded bars, a fraction wall, and matching points on two number lines, then writes whole numbers as fractions, such as 6 thirds filling 2 whole bars. Comparisons use unit fractions only.
What's inside
- p. 3
Compare Unit Fractions
Look at the shaded part of each bar, then write >, <, or = in the box.
- p. 4
Shade and Compare
Shade one part of each bar, then write >, <, or = in the box.
- p. 5
Compare on a Number Line
Look at where each point is, then write >, <, or = in the box.
- p. 6
Same Whole?
Circle yes or no, and if yes, write >, <, or = in the box.
- p. 7
Compare Stories
Draw bars to show each story, then compare the fractions.
- p. 8
Equivalent or Not?
Circle yes if the two fractions are equivalent and no if they are not.
- p. 9
Shade to Match
Shade the bottom bar to match the top bar, then write the missing number.
- p. 10
Use the Fraction Wall
Use the fraction wall to find each missing number.
- p. 11
Equivalent on a Number Line
Find the same point on the bottom number line, then write the missing number.
- p. 12
Whole Numbers as Fractions
Use the shaded bars to write the missing number.
- p. 13
Equivalent Stories
Draw bars to show each story, then write the equivalent fractions.
- p. 14
Mixed Review
Read each section, then solve.
Think: eighths are smaller pieces than fourths, so one eighth < one fourth.
Georgia standards covered
3.NR.4.2
Compare two unit fractions by flexibly using a variety of tools and strategies.
In this packet: pages 3 to 7 and 14. 3.NR.4.2 practice in all our packets
3.NR.4.4
Recognize and generate simple equivalent fractions.
In this packet: pages 8 to 14. 3.NR.4.4 practice in all our packets
Who it's for
Grade 3 classes that have finished unit fractions and number lines (our Unit Fractions and Number Lines packet) and are ready to compare and find equivalents. Denominators stay at 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8, with no denominator of 1.
See the format first, free. Break-Apart Star Facts is four Grade 3 pages with an answer key.
