Teaching mathematics is like embarking on a grand adventure, and at the heart of this mathematical odyssey lies the captivating realm of fractions. Fractions have a magical way of weaving themselves into our everyday lives, from slicing a pizza to measuring ingredients for a favorite recipe. As educators, we hold the key to unveiling the secrets of fractions, and what better way to do so than by harnessing the power of Illustrative Math?
Teaching simple fractions is not just about introducing numerical values; it’s about fostering a deep understanding of how fractions represent parts of a whole and how they play a vital role in problem-solving. I am THRILLED with our new unit Illustrative Mathematics : Fractions on a Number Line. Your students will love learning 3rd grade simple fractions in a fun and hands-on way.
The best part, our worksheets provide a teaching approach that takes the stress out of lesson planning and makes learning fractions an absolute breeze for both teachers and students.
Here is what is included in Illustrative Math Unit 8 : Fractions As Numbers
- Name Parts as Fractions
- Non-unit Fractions
- Build Fractions from Unit Fractions
- To the Number Line
- Locate Unit Fractions on the Number Line
- Non-unit Fractions on the Number Line
- Fractions and Whole Numbers
- All Kinds of Numbers on the Number Line
- Equivalent Fractions
- Generate Equivalent Fractions
- Equivalent Fractions on a Number Line
- Whole Numbers and Fractions
- How Do You Compare Fractions?
- Compare Fractions with the Same Denominator
- Compare Fractions with the Same Numerator
- Compare Fractions
- Design With Fractions (optional)
I hope you find this resource fun and engaging for your students. You can grab unit 8 here.
