options: Understand a fraction as a number on the number line; represent fractions on a number line diagram.
Grade 3 expectations in this domain are limited to fractions with denominators 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8.

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.

Explain equivalence of fractions in special cases, and compare fractions by reasoning about their size.
Grade 3 expectations in this domain are limited to fractions with denominators 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8.
problem_activity: Problem 1
Fill in the blank to make the statement true.
$$\frac{3}{4}>\frac{3}{\square}$$
Problem 2
a.   Compare
$$5\over 6$$
and
$$5\over 8$$
. Use <, >, or = to record your comparison.
b.   Explain how you know your answer in Part A is correct. Draw a picture or a number line to support your reasoning.


correct_option_index: 2