Year 3 Maths: Fractions — Halves, Quarters and Thirds
A Year 3 fractions worksheet introducing halves, quarters, and thirds. Includes shading, labelling, comparing fractions, and simple fraction word problems.
Learning objectives
- Identify and name halves, quarters, and thirds
- Find a fraction of an amount
- Compare simple fractions
Instructions
Complete each question carefully. Some questions ask you to describe fractions in words — use the word bank if you need help. Show all working.
Questions
What fraction of this shape is shaded if 1 out of 2 equal parts is shaded?
Write 1/4 in words.
Find 1/2 of 16.
Find 1/4 of 20.
Find 1/3 of 12.
There are 18 sweets. Tom eats 1/3 of them. How many sweets does Tom eat?
Which is greater: 1/2 or 1/4?
A pizza is cut into 4 equal slices. Emily eats 1 slice. What fraction of the pizza did she eat?
A ribbon is 24 cm long. What is 1/4 of the ribbon?
Fill in the blank: 1/3 + 1/3 = ___/3
True or false: 1/2 of 10 = 1/4 of 20
Put these fractions in order from smallest to largest: 1/2, 1/4, 1/3
Answer Key
Teacher / Parent copyTeacher note
Year 3 pupils should be able to find fractions of amounts by dividing. Use physical objects (counters, cubes) to support pupils who are finding abstract fractions difficult. Linking to division is key at this stage.
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