standard_description: Understand a fraction 1/b as the quantity formed by 1 part when a whole is partitioned into b equal parts; understand a fraction a/b as the quantity formed by a parts of size 1/b.
Grade 3 expectations in this domain are limited to fractions with denominators 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8.
problem_activity: Problem 1
Subway has a giant sub. They cut it into eight pieces, as shown below.
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Is this a fair share of the sub? If so, how much of the sub is each piece? If not, how would you make the share more fair?
Problem 2
Your teacher will give you some paper strips. Each strip represents 1. Fold each strip so that the parts represent each of the following:
a.   Halves
b.   Fourths
c.   Eighths
d.   Thirds
e.   Sixths
Problem 3
a.   Partition the rectangle into equal-sized parts. Shade one of the parts.
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b.   Trade rectangles with a partner. If the whole rectangle is 1, what number represents the shaded part? Explain your reasoning.


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