Unit Fractions Teacher Resources

Sal divides wholes into equal-sized pieces to create unit fractions.

This simple-looking problem reveals much about how well students understand unit fractions as well as representing fractions on a number line. Aligns with 3.NF.A.2/CCSS.Math.Content.3.NF.A.2.a Represent a fraction 1/b on a number line...

Third graders develop their understanding of fractions through counting unit fractions on a number line.

Given a set of fractions students will be able to compare unit fractions by using models to determine that the more equal parts there are in the whole, the smaller each part will be. This lesson includes a detailed plan, samples of...

Explore multiplication by modeling problems and grouping with manipulatives. This video focuses on multiplying whole numbers by unit fractions and modeling the problems with unit blocks.

How are multiplication and division connected? Why do 11 divided by 2 and 11 times 1/2 result in the same answer? Students make connections between multiplication and division and work to develop strategies for dividing whole numbers by...

Third graders create line plots and analyze data using measurement data with quarter unit fractions.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students explore how to find a fraction of a number in this interactive learning activity.

Explains using visual models how to divide a simple fraction by a whole number or another basic fraction. [10:31]

Learn about the relationship between fractions, decimals and percentage.

A comprehensive guide for learning all about fractions with definitions, types of fractions, solved examples, and practice questions.

It is important for students to learn to compare the size of the same fraction units as the size of the whole amount changes.

In this lesson, you will learn how to solve word problems involving multiplying a fraction and a whole number by converting a whole number into a fraction and multiplying. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [5:22]

This site explains how to divide fractions by integers. Gives problems and games to practice this skill.

By watching this video lesson, you will learn how to solve a word problem that involves dividing a whole number by a unit fraction. [2:31]

Demonstrates how to divide a fraction by a whole number.

Word problems dividing fractions by whole numbers in word problems