3rd Grade Fractions Math Unit - Lessons, Activities, Games, Centers & Worksheets

This Mindful Math Fractions unit is a comprehensive math curriculum for students in 3rd grade. It includes 10 lessons to teach fraction math standards (fractions as a whole, group or set, naming fractions, fractions on a number line, composing and decomposing fractions, equivalent fractions, comparing fractions, and more). This differentiated grade 3 math unit includes worksheets, number talks, vocabulary, math journals, hands-on activities, centers and games, and assessments.

⭐This ready-to-teach math program is fun, engages minds, and leaves students knowledgeable and fluent in third grade math concepts.

⭐Go from boring, complicated math to lessons that are enjoyable, effective, and easy to use. This comprehensive, differentiated unit has everything you need to teach the 3rd grade standards.

⭐This ready-to-teach unit of teacher-tested, hands-on math curriculum provides teachers with EVERYTHING they need to teach grade 3 math with no need to supplement from other sources.

Mindful MATH includes thoughtful lessons and activities to help meet the needs of different learning styles. Students will have many opportunities to learn and practice new strategies and develop math fluency through whole group warm-ups, number talks, lessons, mental math, journal prompts, math centers, math games, and more.

This unit is included in Mindful Math for 3rd Grade math bundle. Check out the Mindful MATH 3rd Grade Curriculum BUNDLE available at a discount!

Mindful MATH for 3rd Grade has what teachers LOVE!

• Easy to implement, effective lessons and activities that kids enjoy!
• Detailed, easy-to-teach lesson plans that take the guesswork out of what to teach!
• ALL lesson materials are provided, so you don't have to waste time gathering supplies!
• "I CAN" concept posters to introduce topics so your students understand concepts more easily!
• Extra items like number talks, discussion questions, vocabulary posters, and more!
• A variety of activities for every lesson (math games and centers) to keep engagement high!
• Build math skills and develop fluency with math journals, task cards, mental math, and TONS of differentiated practice worksheets!
• 3 types of assessments - Quick Check review cards, Pre & Post Tests for every lesson, and a unit test so you can check that your students understand what they need to know!

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Lessons Included in the Fractions unit for 3rd Grade:

1. Understanding Fractions (Part of a group)
2. Understanding Fractions (Part of a whole)
3. Fractional Parts
4. Fractions on a Number Line
5. Composing and Decomposing Fractions
6. Equivalent Fractions
7. Comparing Fractions (Same denominator)
8. Comparing Fractions (Same numerator)
9. Fraction Word Problems
10. Fraction Review

Check out the ENGAGING, FUN, & MINDS-ON activities included in the unit:

• Task cards
• Number Talks
• Journal prompts
• Practice worksheets
• Card games
• Board games
• Dice game
• Scoots
• Puzzles
• Sorts
• Write The Room Activities
• Mystery Picture Color by Code
• & much MORE!

Math Common Core Standards covered in this unit:

• 3.NF.A.1
• 3.NF.A.2
• 3.NF.A.2a
• 3.NF.A.2b
• 3.NF.A.3
• 3.NF.A.3a
• 3.NF.A.3b
• 3.NF.A.3c
• 3.NF.A.3d

Teachers will create SUCCESS with everything included with every Mindful MATH unit!

⭐Lesson Overview

An explanation of the parts of a lesson plan and how they can be used.

⭐Unit Overview

A list of the 10 math lessons included and what curriculum standards they cover with the US Common Core, as well as B.C.'s and Ontario's curriculum.

⭐Lesson Plans

Mindful MATH lesson plans provide teachers with a detailed plan to follow from start to finish. Instructions for whole group math lessons, individual math practice, and follow up activities are given. Also included are lesson goals, vocabulary, questions to ask, and a material list to match concepts.

⭐Lesson Materials

All the extra materials needed for teaching a lesson and student practice are provided. Math manipulatives and tools, such as charts and number lines, are included to support students and the lesson.

Chart pieces and "I Can" concept posters and vocabulary cards are provided to support lesson instruction.

⭐Warm-Up Task Cards

Mindful Math task cards are short math warm-up activities that students can complete independently. There are a variety of tasks that build on skills previously taught in other lessons to build fluency.

⭐Journal Prompts

Mindful Math Journal Prompts are perfect for a warm-up activity, for extra practice, or for homework. Each prompt reviews the skills and concepts taught in the previous lesson. They make a great review activity and help build math understanding.

⭐Number Talks

Number talks are a great whole group activity to help students get ready to learn while interacting with their classmates. Each lesson comes with an open-ended math question that students can work on alone or with a group before discussing as a class. Each number talk also includes speaking prompts to help students.

⭐Mental Math

Mental math cards are perfect for building mental math skills and quick recall of important math concepts. Mental math cards are provided and suggested for a whole group as a warm-up activity.

⭐Practice Worksheets

Every lesson includes practice printable pages for students to complete independently following a lesson. The pages help build math skills and review important concepts. The pages range in difficulty to allow for differentiation.

⭐Hands-On Activities (Math Centers and Games)

Each lesson includes math games, activities, and centers. The lesson plans and activity cards provide instructions on how to use. Everything is provided in color and black & white versions.

⭐Assessments

Mindful Math Quick Checks are assessments that can be performed after math lessons and practice. Each Quick Check includes a short activity for individual or small groups to complete and show to the teacher. Pre & post-tests are also included for more formal assessment. It also includes a template to keep track of student scores.

⭐Supplemental Materials (Answer Key & Canadian pages)

Answer keys are provided to help teachers assess and check the practice printable pages, as well as the pre & post-test assessments.

USA BUYERS: The curriculum aligns with the U.S. Common Core standards. The units cover Second Grade standards and build on to those skills with challenges and rigor.

CANADIAN BUYERS: Mindful Math also aligns with the Canadian math curriculum in British Columbia and Ontario (Curriculum standards are included and matched to lessons within the product). Please see the unit PDF Previews for a breakdown of what standards are covered and included in each unit. Some standards are not covered.

Another version of this unit is provided for Canadian teachers with Canadian spelling and content (coins and money, for example).

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