Word Problems: Unit Fractions of Sets
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Practice Questions
- There are 8 cookies. You eat 12 of them. How many cookies is that?
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8 × 12 = 4. That is 4 cookies.
- There are 9 pencils. You color 13 of them. How many pencils is that?
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9 × 13 = 3. That is 3 pencils.
- There are 16 beads. 14 are red. How many beads are red?
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16 × 14 = 4. 4 beads are red.
- There are 12 stickers. You share 13 of them. How many stickers do you share?
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12 × 13 = 4. You share 4 stickers.
- There are 20 marbles. 14 are blue. How many marbles are blue?
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20 × 14 = 5. 5 marbles are blue.
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Teacher Resources
Lesson Plan
Solving Fraction Word Problems
Standards
3.NF.A.1Printable Aids
Teaching Notes
Emphasize visualizing sets and connecting 'of' to multiplication. Use arrays or drawing groups to demonstrate how to find a fraction of a whole number.
Vocabulary
Common Mistakes
- Confusing the numerator and denominator's roles.
- Incorrectly performing the multiplication or division.
- Not answering the question in a complete sentence.
Differentiation
Discussion Questions
- What does the denominator tell us in a fraction?
- How is finding a fraction of a set related to division?
- What does the word 'of' mean in these math problems?
- Can you think of a real-life example of finding a fraction of a set?
Extension Activities
- Find fractions of larger sets.
- Find non-unit fractions.
- Draw pictures of fractions.
Parent Tip
Use objects to show how to find a fraction of a group.
Learning Path
Skill Cluster
Fractions and Operations
Grade Level
3-5