Use grids to show equivalent fractions

3rd Grade Math practice: A rectangle shows 1/2 shaded. Which fraction could shade the same amount on a rectangle split into 8 equal parts. Part of fractions (Stretch fractions area).

~10 min

Split the same whole into different numbers of equal parts.

Partitioning the Same Whole

1/2 shaded

You can split the same rectangle into different numbers of equal pieces. Even though the pieces look different, they all belong to the same size shape.

💡 Think of cutting a brownie into large pieces or many small pieces; the total brownie stays the same size.