3rd grade fractions on a number line
Quick answer
In 3rd grade (ages 8–9), children learn unit fractions, place fractions on a number line, and find equivalent and compare fractions. Lessons from Math with Mr. J, Khan Academy 3rd grade fractions and Math Antics "Fractions on the Number Line", ending with Numberock songs. Play all on repeat, or loop one example.
Videos in this playlist
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What are Fractions? | An Intro to Fractions | Math with Mr. JMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop - 2
What Are Fractions? - Math AnticsmathanticsPlay from here Loop - 3
Fractions! | Mini Math Movies | Scratch GardenScratch GardenPlay from here Loop - 4
What are Fractions? | Fractions for Kids | Rock ‘N LearnRock 'N LearnPlay from here Loop - 5
Fractions for Kids – Full Lesson | Homeschool Pop MathHomeschool PopPlay from here Loop - 6
Fraction basics | Fractions | 3rd grade | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 7
An Intro to Unit Fractions | What Are Unit Fractions? | Math with Mr. JMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop - 8
More than one equal section | Fractions | 3rd grade | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 9
Identifying Fractions on a Number Line | Math with Mr. JMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop - 10
Drawing Fractions on a Number Line | Math with Mr. JMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop - 11
Fractions on a number line | Fractions | 3rd grade | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 12
Fractions on the Number Line - Math AnticsmathanticsPlay from here Loop - 13
Fractions Equal to 1 Whole | Math with Mr. JMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop - 14
Different ways to represent 1 as a fraction | 3rd grade | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 15
Writing Whole Numbers as Fractions | Math with Mr. JMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop - 16
Whole numbers as fractions | Fractions | 3rd grade | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 17
What are Equivalent Fractions? | Math with Mr. JMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop - 18
Equivalent Fractions Using Number Lines | Math with Mr. JMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop - 19
Equivalent fractions with visuals | Fractions | 3rd grade | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 20
Comparing Fractions with the Same Denominator | Math with Mr. JMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop - 21
Comparing Fractions with the Same Denominator Using Number Lines | Math with Mr. JMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop - 22
Comparing fractions with the same denominator | Math | 3rd grade | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 23
Comparing Fractions with the Same Numerator | Math with Mr. JMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop - 24
Comparing Fractions with the Same Numerator Using Number Lines | Math with Mr. JMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop - 25
Comparing fractions with same numerator | Math | 3rd grade | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 26
Comparing fractions visually and on number line | 3rd grade | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 27
Math Antics - Comparing FractionsmathanticsPlay from here Loop - 28
Fractions Song For Kids | 2nd Grade - 3rd GradeNumberockPlay from here Loop - 29
Fractions on a Number Line Song | 3rd Grade & 4th GradeNumberockPlay from here Loop - 30
Equivalent Fractions Song For Kids | 3rd Grade - 4th GradeNumberockPlay from here Loop
What does this 3rd grade fractions unit cover?
It introduces fractions as equal parts and unit fractions like 1/4, then places fractions on a number line, writes whole numbers as fractions, finds simple equivalent fractions and compares fractions with the same numerator or denominator. A child should be able to mark 3/4 on a number line.
How does RepeatWatch help with fractions?
Set an A–B loop on one number line example so a child can pause, draw it, then check. Slow a tricky explanation to 0.75×, save each lesson part on keys 1–9, put a Numberock song on Repeat one, and use Stop after N loops.
Frequently asked questions
What fractions do 3rd graders learn?
In the US, 3rd grade (ages 8–9) usually covers halves, thirds, fourths, sixths and eighths, focused on the number line and comparing. Adding fractions comes in 4th grade. Grade levels vary by country and school.
Why use a number line for fractions?
A number line shows that a fraction is a number with its own place between whole numbers, not just a shaded piece of a shape. That makes equivalent fractions and comparing much easier to see.