Grades 3 to 5 ยท 10 lessons
Fractions
A free fractions course for grades 3 to 5. Ten lessons with fraction bars and number lines, worked examples, practice questions and puzzles. Grades 3 to 5. 10 short lessons.
Each lesson has one idea, one worked example, practice questions and one puzzle. Work through the list in order, or jump to the lesson you need. Every lesson has a matching practice page with ten more questions and answers.
All ten lessons are ready. Start with lesson 1, and use the practice page after each lesson to check that the idea has sunk in.
Lessons
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What is a fraction?
Halves, thirds and quarters, made from equal parts.
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Fractions on a number line
Place a fraction between 0 and 1.
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Equivalent fractions
Different fractions can name the same amount.
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Compare fractions
Use the numerator or the denominator to compare.
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Add fractions with the same denominator
Add the parts and keep the denominator.
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Subtract fractions with the same denominator
Take the parts away and keep the denominator.
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Fractions of a whole number
Find one third of 12, and more.
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Mixed numbers and improper fractions
Change between 2 1/2 and 5/2.
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Multiply a fraction by a whole number
Work out 3 x 2/5 with a picture and with numbers.
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Fractions in real life
Use fractions with recipes, time and money.
What you will learn
The course starts by naming equal parts and placing fractions on a number line. Next you build equivalent fractions, compare them, and add and subtract fractions with the same denominator. The last lessons move to fractions of whole numbers, mixed numbers, multiplying a fraction by a whole number and everyday problems with time, money and recipes.
How to use the course
- Read one lesson. It takes about five minutes.
- Study the worked example and the diagrams.
- Answer the five "Try it" questions and check your answers.
- Open the practice page for ten more questions.
- Move to the next lesson when you feel steady.
There are 10 lessons and 10 practice pages, all free and without an account.
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