Fractions and Parts of a Whole Resources

Functional Fractions and Parts of a Whole Resources

Students delve into complex numbers like fractions and decimals in third and fourth grade. Third graders learn how a fraction is represented on a number line, hone their understanding on equivalent fractions, and learn how whole numbers are written as fractions. They also learn to compare two fractions with similar numerators or denominators.

Fourth graders learn how a fraction looks like an equation and how to compare two fractions with different numerators or different denominators. They also begin to add and subtract fractions. Fourth graders learn how to multiply fractions by whole numbers. In addition, fourth graders should understand the decimal notation of fractions.

The Learning Library provides resources on fractions and parts of a whole in all these different areas. A practical way to express fractions is through images, so many of the printable worksheets are complete with visual aids. Parts of a Set: Fractions is a lesson plan that instructs students to break down a group into equal parts as an introductory assignment, while Thanksgiving Fractions is a more challenging hands-on activity for fourth graders. Education.com's multifaceted resources ensure that students understand all the parts to fractions.