In this introductory unit on patterns, Grade 3 students begin exploring algebraic thinking through the recognition, description, and creation of patterns using numbers and shapes. The focus is on identifying repeating and growing patterns, recognizing rules that govern these patterns, and expressing them using mathematical language or simple equations.
This unit introduces students to the foundational concept of patterns in mathematics, focusing on both repeating and growing sequences. Learners explore how to recognize, describe, extend, and create patterns using numbers, objects, and shapes.
Students learn to identify and represent fractions as numbers on a number line. They recognize equal parts of a whole and accurately place fractions like ½, ⅓, ¼, and other unit fractions on a number line from 0 to 1 (or beyond).
In this unit, students will explore equivalent fractions using visual models like number lines and fraction bars. They will learn how different fractions can represent the same value and develop reasoning skills to explain equivalence.
By comparing fractions, we mean determining which is the larger and which is the smaller fraction.
Numerators and denominators of fractions are compared using a set of rules because they are composed of two parts. Let us learn more about comparing fractions on this page.
The numerator is the number on the upper part of the fractional bar that tells how many pieces of the whole we're talking about. The denominator is located below the fractional bar that tells how many total pieces make up one whole. How do you compare fractions? In this article, we discuss the different methods of how to compare fractions to understand the concept better.