Unit fractions, fractions on a number line, and comparing.
Fractions introduces third graders to fractions as equal parts of a whole. Kids place fractions on a number line and compare fractions with the same numerator or denominator, using clear bar and circle models read aloud step by step.
Math course · Grade 3
Fractions · Learning goals
Understand fractions as equal parts of a whole, place fractions on a number line, and compare fractions with the same top or bottom number.
Why it matters
Fractions are one of the most important topics in grade 3 and a strong predictor of later success in math.
Placing fractions on a number line shows kids that numbers exist between whole numbers.
Pizza slices, half an hour and a quarter of a cup all make fractions part of everyday life.
Inside Fractions
A short read-aloud lesson first, then hands-on games and a quiz to lock it in.
Step 1 · Lesson
A short read-aloud lesson in 5 steps, with pictures and worked examples.
Step 2 · Game
What fraction is shaded? (8 problems)
Step 3 · Game
The line goes from 0 to 1. How many steps to the point? Type the fraction. (4 problems)
Step 4 · Game
Pick the bigger fraction. (6 problems)
Step 5 · Game
Answer with a fraction or a number. (5 problems)
Lesson preview
This is the real lesson text your child hears, read aloud by a friendly voice.
A fraction names equal parts of a whole. The bottom number tells how many equal parts.
The top number tells how many parts we count. 3/4 means 3 of 4 equal parts.
Type a fraction like this: top number, the fraction bar key, then the bottom number.
More pieces means smaller pieces! 1/8 is smaller than 1/4.
When the bottoms are the same, compare the tops: 3/5 is more than 2/5.
For parents
Learning sticks best when kids use it in real life. Here are simple ideas from this course.
Cut a pizza or a sheet of paper into equal parts. Ask your child to name the fraction of each piece and decide which is bigger: 1/4 or 1/8.
Practice
Real questions from Fractions. Try them with your child, then tap to see the answer.
Question 1
1/2
Question 2
4
Question 3
5/6
The full course has 23 questions with instant feedback, stars and rewards. Create a free account to play them all.
Fractions · Questions from parents
Fractions is a grade 3 math course for kids ages 8–9. That is Year 4 maths in the UK and Year 3 in Australia. It also works well for review in the next grade, or as a challenge for a confident younger learner.
Understand fractions as equal parts of a whole, place fractions on a number line, and compare fractions with the same top or bottom number. Along the way they practice: Name the Fraction; Fractions on a Line; Which Is Bigger?; Fraction Stories.
About 10 minutes in total, split into 4 short levels. Most kids finish it over two or three sessions. Progress is saved, so they can stop any time and pick up where they left off.
Fractions is part of SkillBloom Premium, which unlocks every course in every subject. Each subject also has free courses, so your child can try SkillBloom before you decide.
No. Every lesson has a friendly read-aloud voice, questions are read aloud too, and the pictures help kids follow along. Confident readers can turn the voice off.
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