Grade 3 Fractions Assessment Task
Instructions: Answer the following questions to demonstrate your understanding of fractions. Show your work where necessary.
Question 1:
Identifying Fractions
Draw a circle and divide it into 4 equal parts. Shade 1 of the parts.
- a) What fraction of the circle is shaded?
- b) Write a fraction that represents the parts that are not shaded.
Question 2:
Comparing Fractions
Look at the fractions below: 1/2 and 1/4.
- a) Which fraction is larger?
- b) Explain how you know.
Question 3:
Adding Fractions
Sarah has 3/8 of a pizza left and her brother has 2/8 of a pizza left.
- a) How much pizza do they have together?
- b) What is the total amount expressed as a fraction?
Teacher's Note:
Make sure to assess not only the answers for correctness but also the methods students used in their explanations and visual representations. Encourage them to use drawings where necessary, particularly for Question 1.
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