The standard 3.NBT.A. 2 asks students to understand a fraction as a number on the number line This includes:

• Represent a fraction 1/b on a number line diagram by defining the interval from 0 to 1 as the whole and partitioning it into b equal parts. Understand that each part has size 1/b and that the end point of the part based at 0 locates the number 1/b on the number line.
• Represent a fraction a/b on a number line diagram by marking off a lengths 1/b from 0. Understand that the resulting interval has size a/b and that its endpoint locates the number a/b on the number line including values greater than 1.
• Understand a fraction 1/b as a special type of fraction that can be referred to as a unit fraction (e.g. 1/2, 1/4).

Students can practice this with a simple activity using different colored paper clips, a number line and a pencil.

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T​he standard 3.NF.A.3 asks students to understand fractions as numbers. Students should be able to explain how fractions are equivalent and compare fractions by thinking about their size. This includes:

• Being able to understand that two fractions are equivalent if they have the same relative size compared to a whole. 
• Being able to recognize and create simple equivalent fractions and explain why they are equivalent.

​Additionally, students should be able to express whole numbers and fractions and recognize that fractions are equivalent whole numbers. Students should be able to compare two fractions with the same numerator with the same denominator by thinking about their size. 
Finally, when working with fractions students should also be able to record the results of their comparisons with the greater than (>) equal (=) or less than (<) symbol and explain their reasoning. 

​A great way for students to practice these skills is to play a game of war with fractions! All they need is a deck of cards and a pencil. Click "Read More" to get the step by step instructions and tips and tricks:

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Y'all, we are up and running! We currently have over 200 hands on, standards based math activities for 2nd-5th grade that can be used in the classroom, in small groups and at home! Our activities are designed to be easy to implement with things that are commonly found in the classroom and at home. The activities are written by educators, for educators based on their own professional expertise and experience. You can visit our store to view a sample activity and browse the materials currently available. Also, we are holding a launch sale; 10% off your purchase! We are so excited to be able to provide these materials for educators and families. Our next step will be to start developing activities for other subjects and grade levels. What are some some of the things you'd be interested in seeing? Comment below and we will make it happen!

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