Fractions Half Third Fourth Worksheet

Halves, thirds and fourths are the first fractions students meet, and the hardest part is not the numbers but the parts. This Fractions Half Third Fourth Worksheet helps third graders see that the bottom number of a fraction tells how many equal parts make the whole, and the top number tells how many of those parts are counted. When students name one half, two thirds and three fourths on circles, bars and small sets, they learn that a fraction always describes equal parts, whatever the whole looks like.

In Part A of this Fractions Half Third Fourth Worksheet, students study six models: fraction circles, fraction bars and sets of dots. Each model is cut into halves, thirds or fourths, and some of the parts are shaded. Students write the fraction for the shaded part on the blank fraction bar beside each model. In Part B, the fraction is printed above each circle, and students shade the circle to match. Because the denominators change from card to card, students must count the equal parts every time instead of following a pattern. Use the page for guided practice, a math center, an exit ticket or homework. The answer key on the last page makes checking quick.

What’s Included

• One printable 3rd grade fractions worksheet page with a name and date line
• Part A: six shaded models in halves, thirds and fourths to name with a fraction
• Three kinds of models: fraction circles, fraction bars and sets of dots
• Part B: four blank circles to shade to a printed fraction
• A full answer key on the final page

Three Reasons This Helps Kids Learn

• Mixing halves, thirds and fourths on one page makes students read the denominator instead of guessing it.
• Moving from naming a model to shading a model builds fraction sense in both directions.
• Writing the numerator and denominator by hand reinforces what each number in a fraction stands for.

Teachers and parents can extend this 3rd grade fractions worksheet with everyday objects. Fold paper strips into halves, thirds and fourths and color one part of each, then line them up to compare the sizes. Cut a sandwich or a snack bar into equal shares and name each share. Ask students to draw their own model on the back of the page and trade with a partner to name the shaded part. For a challenge, ask which is bigger, one third or one fourth of the same whole, and talk about why more parts means smaller parts.

Related Resources

• Fractions Thirds Worksheet
• Halves Thirds and Fourths Worksheet
• Fraction Circles
• Counting By Fours Song