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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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.