By Laura Candler
Paper-and-Pencil Tests
Coming Soon!
May be used with these Penguin Fractions Products
3 Quick Checks and 3 Multi-page Tests
Comparing Fractions Growing Combo
Overview ......................................................................... 3
Single-page Assessments and Keys
Quick Practice Assessment ................................................ 4
Quick Practice Answer Key .............................................. 5
Quick Check A Assessment ............................................... 6
Quick Check A Answer Key ............................................. 7
Quick Check B Assessment ............................................... 8
Quick Check B Answer Key .............................................. 9
Multi-page Assessments and Keys
Practice Assessment ........................................................ 10
Practice Answer Key .......................................................13
Test A Assessment ............................................................16
Test A Answer Key ..........................................................19
Test B Assessment ........................................................... 22
Test B Answer Key ......................................................... 25
Common Core Fraction Standards ...................................... 28
Beginning Fraction Concepts
Assessment Pack by Laura Candler
3rd Grade CCSS
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Multi-page Tests (20 or 30 Items)
(3 Variations and Answer Keys) Single-page Quick Checks (10 Items)
(3 Variations and Answer Keys)
The Beginning Fraction Concepts Assessment Pack is a collection of paper-and-
pencil tests for assessing understanding of basic fraction concepts. There are
two types of assessments and three variations of each type. Quick Checks are
single-page quizzes that can be given in a few minutes. The Multi-page Tests
include a wider variety of problems and have either 20 or 30 items. Answer
keys are included. The tests were designed to be used with Penguin Fractions:
Exploring the Basics or Penguin Fractions Basic Task Cards, but they can be
used alone as well. The tests are in black and white, but the answer keys have
some color as well as a thin border to distinguish them from the student
pages. The answer keys can be printed in black and white if needed.
All three Quick Checks have 10 items worth 10 points each and can be
used as quick formative assessments to check for understanding. They can
also be used as “exit tickets” to be completed at the end of a class period.
With the Multi-page Tests, you can choose to administer the short version
or the long version of each test. The short version consists of the first two pages and includes 20
items worth 4 points each. For the long version, use all three pages to create a test with 30 items
worth approximately 3 points each.
Suggestions for Using the Assessment Variations
Both the Quick Checks and the Multi-page Tests include three variations: a practice version, and
two assessments (A and B). All versions have similar items, and they can be used in any order. You
may want to use one of the variations as a pretest or send one home for practice the night before
the classroom test. The Beginning Fraction Concepts assessments work perfectly with Response
to Intervention (RTI) and Mastery Learning methods because the pack includes three ready-to-use
variations of the same assessment. Administer one test early in your lesson to find out who needs
extra help. Then use the Penguin Fractions: Exploring the Basics and Penguin Fractions Basic Task
Cards to provide extra practice. Finally, administer a different version of the assessment as a retest
for those who didn’t do well on the first test.
Beginning Fraction Concepts Assessment Pack by Laura Candler
3rd Grade CCSS
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Name ______________________
Date _______________________
Circle the illustration that correctly shows . Then explain why the other illustration is incorrect. _______________________________________________
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Write the fraction that tells where X is on the number line. __________
What fraction of the rectangle below is shaded? __________
Write in word form. _________________________
Circle the fraction that has a numerator of 4.
Circle the fraction that is equivalent to .
Circle the fraction that is greater than .
Circle the fraction that is equivalent to one whole.
Write the fraction for the number
of cupcakes that have candles. ______
Divide this rectangle into sections and shade it to show the fraction .
Fraction Concepts Quick Practice
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Answers may vary slightly. Sample answer: Two of the three parts are shaded, but the parts are not equal in size.
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Fraction Concepts Quick Practice - Answer Key
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Circle the illustration that correctly shows . Then explain why the other illustration is incorrect. _______________________________________________
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Write the fraction that tells where X is on the number line. __________
What fraction of the rectangle below is shaded? __________
Write in word form. _________________________
Circle the fraction that has a numerator of 4.
Circle the fraction that is equivalent to .
Circle the fraction that is greater than .
Circle the fraction that is equivalent to one whole.
Write the fraction for the number
of cupcakes that have candles. ______
Divide this rectangle into sections and shade it to show the fraction .
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Name ______________________
Date _______________________
Circle the illustration that correctly shows . Then explain why the other illustration is incorrect. _______________________________________________
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Write the fraction that tells where X is on the number line. __________
What fraction of the rectangle below is shaded? __________
Write in word form. _________________________
Circle the fraction that has a denominator of 6.
Circle the fraction that is equivalent to .
Circle the fraction that is less than .
Circle the fraction that is equivalent to one whole.
Write the fraction for the number of penguins that are holding a book. ______
Divide this rectangle into sections and shade it to show the fraction .
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Circle the illustration that correctly shows . Then explain why the other illustration is incorrect. _______________________________________________
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Write the fraction that tells where X is on the number line. __________
What fraction of the rectangle below is shaded? __________
Write in word form. _________________________
Circle the fraction that has a denominator of 6.
Circle the fraction that is equivalent to .
Circle the fraction that is less than .
Circle the fraction that is equivalent to one whole.
Write the fraction for the number of penguins that are holding a book. ______
Divide this rectangle into sections and shade it to show the fraction .
Fraction Concepts Quick Check A - Answer Key
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Answers may vary slightly. Sample answer: Three of the four parts of the circle are shaded, but the parts are not equal in size.
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Name ______________________
Date _______________________
Circle the illustration that correctly shows . Then explain why the other illustration is incorrect. _______________________________________________
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Write the fraction that tells where X is on the number line. __________
What fraction of the rectangle below is shaded? __________
Write in word form. _________________________
Circle the fraction that has a numerator of 5.
Circle the fraction that is equivalent to .
Circle the fraction that is greater than .
Circle the fraction that is equivalent to one whole.
Write the fraction for the number
of balloons that have polka dots. ______
Divide this rectangle into sections and shade it to show the fraction .
Fraction Concepts Quick Check B
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5 6 Circle the illustration that correctly shows .
Then explain why the other illustration is incorrect. _______________________________________________
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Write the fraction that tells where X is on the number line. __________
What fraction of the rectangle below is shaded? __________
Write in word form. _________________________
Circle the fraction that has a numerator of 5.
Circle the fraction that is equivalent to .
Circle the fraction that is greater than .
Circle the fraction that is equivalent to one whole.
Write the fraction for the number
of balloons that have polka dots. ______
Divide this rectangle into sections and shade it to show the fraction .
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Fraction Concepts Quick Check B - Answer Key
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Answers may vary slightly. Sample answer: The rectangle is divided into 8 parts instead of the 6 parts it needs for a denominator of 6.
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two-sixths
Illustrations may vary.
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Fraction Concepts Practice
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Name ________________________ Date _________________________
Part I. Fraction Illustrations - Write the fraction for the shaded part of each shape.
1. _______ 2. _______ 3. _______ 4. _______
5. a. Circle the illustration that correctly shows .
b. Explain why the other illustration is incorrect. _______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
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6. Divide the rectangle into sections
and shade it to show the fraction .
Part II. Fraction Number Lines - Write the fraction that shows the location of the capital letter on each number line below.
7. A = ______
8. B = ______
9. C = ______
10. D = ______
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0 1
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B
C
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Fraction Concepts Practice - Page 2
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Part III. Fraction Word Names - Write the word name for each fraction below. 1 1 . ______________________________ 12. ______________________________
13. ______________________________ 14. ______________________________
Part IV. Fraction Comparisons
15. Circle any models that are equivalent to .
16. Circle any fractions that are less than .
17. Circle any fractions that are equivalent to the shaded part of this rectangle. 18. Circle any fractions that are equivalent to one whole.
Part V. Fractional Parts of Groups
19. Write the fraction for the number
of penguins that are skating. _____
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2 6
2 3
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4 5
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3 4
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20. Write the fraction for the number
of students who are reading. _____
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Fraction Concepts Practice - Page 3
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Part VI. More Fraction Comparisons - Compare using <, >, or =. 21. 22. 23. 24.
Part VII. Applying Fraction Concepts - Read and follow the directions for each problem.
25. Divide the line below into fourths. Write an X under the point that represents .
26. a. Shade the rectangle to show a fraction equal to .
b. Write the equivalent fraction in number form: ______
27. Shade the number of triangles equivalent to .
28. Tom’s family ate of a pizza that was cut into eighths. They saved the rest.
a. How many pieces of pizza did they save? _____
b. Illustrate and explain your answer.
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29. a. What fraction of this rectangle is shaded? ________
b. What is the denominator of that fraction? ________
c. The denominator represents the number of (circle one): shaded parts unshaded parts all parts
30. Circle the largest fraction: Explain how you know it’s the largest.
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Part I. Fraction Illustrations - Write the fraction for the shaded part of each shape.
1. _______ 2. _______ 3. _______ 4. _______ 5. a. Circle the illustration that correctly shows .
b. Explain why the other illustration is incorrect. _______________________________________________
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6. Divide the rectangle into sections
and shade it to show the fraction .
Part II. Fraction Number Lines - Write the fraction that shows the location of the capital letter on each number line below.
7. A = ______
8. B = ______
9. C = ______
10. D = ______
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B
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Fraction Concepts Practice - Page 1 Answer Key
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five-sixths
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one-fifth three-fourths
two- thirds
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Part III. Fraction Word Names - Write the word name for each fraction below. 1 1 . ______________________________ 12. ______________________________
13. ______________________________ 14. _____________________________
Part IV. Fraction Comparisons
15. Circle any models that are equivalent to . 16. Circle any fractions that are less than .
17. Circle any fractions that are equivalent to the shaded part of this rectangle. 18. Circle any fractions that are equivalent to one whole.
Part V. Fractional Parts of Groups
19. Write the fraction for the number
of penguins that are skating. _____
Fraction Concepts Practice - Page 2 Answer Key
20. Write the fraction for the number
of students who are reading. _____
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Answers may vary slightly. Sample answer: Three-fourths of the pizza is 6 slices, so that’s how many pieces they ate. Two slices were left over to save.
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Answers may vary slightly. Sample answer: Two halves are equal to one whole. One whole is larger than the other fractions because they are parts.
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Fraction Concepts Practice - Page 3 Answer Key
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Part VI. More Fraction Comparisons - Compare using <, >, or =. 21. 22. 23. 24.
Part VII. Applying Fraction Concepts - Read and follow the directions for each problem.
25. Divide the line below into fourths. Write an X under the point that represents .
26. a. Shade the rectangle to show a fraction equal to .
b. Write the equivalent fraction in number form: ______
27. Shade the number of triangles equivalent to .
28. Tom’s family ate of a pizza that was cut into eighths. They saved the rest. a. How many pieces of pizza did they save? _____ b. Illustrate and explain your answer.
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29. a. What fraction of this rectangle is shaded? ________
b. What is the denominator of that fraction? ________
c. The denominator represents the number of (circle one): shaded parts unshaded parts all parts
30. Circle the largest fraction: Explain how you know it’s the largest.
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Ate 6 pieces
Illustrations may vary.
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Fraction Concepts Test A
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Name ________________________ Date _________________________
Part I. Fraction Illustrations - Write the fraction for the shaded part of each shape.
1. _______ 2. _______ 3. _______ 4. _______
5. a. Circle the illustration that correctly shows . b. Explain why the other illustration is incorrect.
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
6. Divide the rectangle into sections
and shade it to show the fraction .
Part II. Fraction Number Lines - Write the fraction that shows the location of the capital letter on each number line below.
7. A = ______
8. B = ______
9. C = ______
10. D = ______
0 1
0 1 C
A
0 1 B
0 1 D
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Fraction Concepts Test A - Page 2
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Part III. Fraction Word Names - Write the word name for each fraction below. 1 1 . ______________________________ 12. ______________________________
13. ______________________________ 14. ______________________________
Part IV. Fraction Comparisons
15. Circle any models that are equivalent to .
16. Circle any fractions that are greater than .
17. Circle any fractions that are equivalent to the shaded part of this rectangle. 18. Circle any fractions that are equivalent to one whole.
Part V. Fractional Parts of Groups
19. Write the fraction for the number
of penguins that are juggling. _____
20. Write the fraction for the number
of students using a microscope. _____
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Fraction Concepts Test A - Page 3
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Part VI. More Fraction Comparisons - Compare using <, >, or =. 21. 22. 23. 24.
Part VII. Applying Fraction Concepts - Read and follow the directions for each problem.
25. Divide the line below into thirds. Write an X under the point that represents .
26. a. Shade the rectangle to show a fraction equal to .
b. Write the equivalent fraction in number form: _______
27. Shade the number of apples equivalent to .
28. Christopher bought 8 pencils. He gave of them to his friends and kept the rest.
a. How many pencils did he keep? _____
b. Illustrate and explain your answer.
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29. a. What fraction of this circle is shaded? ________
b. What is the numerator of that fraction? ________
c. The numerator represents the number of (circle one): shaded parts unshaded parts all parts
30. Circle the smallest fraction: Explain how you know it’s the smallest.
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Answers may vary slightly. Sample answer: The 4 parts of the triangle are not equal, so even though 3 parts are shaded, it’s not three-fourths.
7 8
3 5
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4 9
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Illustrations may vary.
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Part I. Fraction Illustrations - Write the fraction for the shaded part of each shape.
1. _______ 2. _______ 3. _______ 4. _______ 5. a. Circle the illustration that correctly shows . b. Explain why the other illustration is incorrect.
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
6. Divide the rectangle into sections
and shade it to show the fraction .
Part II. Fraction Number Lines - Write the fraction that shows the location of the capital letter on each number line below.
7. A = ______
8. B = ______
9. C = ______
10. D = ______
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0 1 C
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0 1 B
0 1 D
Fraction Concepts Test A - Page 1 Answer Key
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Part III. Fraction Word Names - Write the word name for each fraction below. 1 1 . ______________________________ 12. ______________________________
13. ______________________________ 14. ______________________________
Part IV. Fraction Comparisons
15. Circle any models that are equivalent to .
16. Circle any fractions that are greater than .
17. Circle any fractions that are equivalent to the shaded part of this rectangle. 18. Circle any fractions that are equivalent to one whole.
Part V. Fractional Parts of Groups
19. Write the fraction for the number
of penguins that are juggling. _____
20. Write the fraction for the number
of students using a microscope. _____
Fraction Concepts Test A - Page 2 Answer Key
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Answers may vary slightly. Sample answer: One-fourth of eight is 2, so he gave 2 pencils away. There were 6 left over for him to keep.
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Kept 6 pencils
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Part VI. More Fraction Comparisons - Compare using <, >, or =. 21. 22. 23. 24.
Part VII. Applying Fraction Concepts - Read and follow the directions for each problem.
25. Divide the line below into thirds. Write an X under the point that represents .
26. a. Shade the rectangle to show a fraction equal to .
b. Write the equivalent fraction in number form: _______
27. Shade the number of apples equivalent to .
28. Christopher bought 8 pencils. He gave of them to his friends and kept the rest.
a. How many pencils did he keep? _____
b. Illustrate and explain your answer.
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29. a. What fraction of this circle is shaded? ________
b. What is the numerator of that fraction? ________
c. The numerator represents the number of (circle one): shaded parts unshaded parts all parts
30. Circle the smallest fraction: Explain how you know it’s the smallest.
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Fraction Concepts Test A - Page 3 Answer Key
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Fraction Concepts Test B
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Name ________________________ Date _________________________
Part I. Fraction Illustrations - Write the fraction for the shaded part of each shape.
1. _______ 2. _______ 3. _______ 4. _______
5. a. Circle the illustration that correctly shows . b. Explain why the other illustration is incorrect.
_______________________________________________
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6. Divide the rectangle into sections
and shade it to show the fraction .
Part II. Fraction Number Lines - Write the fraction that shows the location of the capital letter on each number line below.
7. A = ______
8. B = ______
9. C = ______
10. D = ______
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0 1 D
B
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0 1 C
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20. Write the fraction for the number
of students holding books. _____
Part III. Fraction Word Names - Write the word name for each fraction below. 1 1 . ______________________________ 12. ______________________________
13. ______________________________ 14. ______________________________
Part IV. Fraction Comparisons
15. Circle any models that are equivalent to .
16. Circle any fractions that are less than .
17. Circle any fractions that are equivalent to the shaded part of this rectangle. 18. Circle any fractions that are equivalent to one whole.
Part V. Fractional Parts of Groups
19. Write the fraction for the number
of penguins wearing a scarf. _____
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Fraction Concepts Test B - Page 3
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1 10
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Part VI. More Fraction Comparisons - Compare using <, >, or =. 21. 22. 23. 24.
Part VII. Applying Fraction Concepts - Read and follow the directions for each problem.
25. Divide the line below into fourths. Write an X under the point that represents .
26. a. Shade the rectangle to show a fraction equal to .
b. Write the equivalent fraction in number form: _______
27. Shade the number of cupcakes equivalent to .
28. Shana ate of a pie that was cut into sixths. She gave the rest to her friends. a. How many pieces of pie did Shana eat? _____
b. Illustrate and explain your answer.
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29. a. What fraction of this rectangle is shaded? ________
b. What is the denominator of that fraction? ________
c. The denominator represents the number of (circle one): shaded parts unshaded parts all parts
30. Circle the largest fraction: Explain how you know it’s the largest.
____________________________________________________________________________
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Illustrations may vary.
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Part I. Fraction Illustrations - Write the fraction for the shaded part of each shape.
1. _______ 2. _______ 3. _______ 4. _______
5. a. Circle the illustration that correctly shows . b. Explain why the other illustration is incorrect.
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
6. Divide the rectangle into sections
and shade it to show the fraction .
Part II. Fraction Number Lines - Write the fraction that shows the location of the capital letter on each number line below.
7. A = ______
8. B = ______
9. C = ______
10. D = ______
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0 1 D
B
0 1 A
0 1 C
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two-thirds five-sixths
three-eighths
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5 6
2 3
1 10
2 3
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3 4
2 10
6 8
2 3
1 4
20. Write the fraction for the number
of students holding books. _____
Part III. Fraction Word Names - Write the word name for each fraction below. 1 1 . ______________________________ 12. ______________________________
13. ______________________________ 14. ______________________________
Part IV. Fraction Comparisons
15. Circle any models that are equivalent to .
16. Circle any fractions that are less than .
17. Circle any fractions that are equivalent to the shaded part of this rectangle. 18. Circle any fractions that are equivalent to one whole.
Part V. Fractional Parts of Groups
19. Write the fraction for the number
of penguins wearing a scarf. _____
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4 6
X
Answers may vary slightly. Sample answer: One-third of six is 2, so Shana ate 2 pieces. There were 4 left over for her to give to her friends.
= < >
5 8
8
>
Gave 4 pieces
Ate 2 pieces
Answers may vary slightly. Sample answer: Four fourths are equal to one whole. One whole is larger than the other fractions because they are parts.
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2 3
2 4
3 4
4 6
2 8
1 2
1 5
1 3
2 6
3 12
5 12
1 3
1 10
5 6
4 4
2
Part VI. More Fraction Comparisons - Compare using <, >, or =. 21. 22. 23. 24.
Part VII. Applying Fraction Concepts - Read and follow the directions for each problem.
25. Divide the line below into fourths. Write an X under the point that represents .
26. a. Shade the rectangle to show a fraction equal to .
b. Write the equivalent fraction in number form: _______
27. Shade the number of cupcakes equivalent to .
28. Shana ate of a pie that was cut into sixths. She gave the rest to her friends. a. How many pieces of pie did Shana eat? _____
b. Illustrate and explain your answer.
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29. a. What fraction of this rectangle is shaded? ________
b. What is the denominator of that fraction? ________
c. The denominator represents the number of (circle one): shaded parts unshaded parts all parts
30. Circle the largest fraction: Explain how you know it’s the largest.
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Common Core Fraction Standards
The assessments in the Beginning Fraction Concepts
Assessment Pack are aligned with the 3rd Grade
standards listed below.
3.NF.A.1
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.
3.NF.A.2
Understand a fraction as a number on the number line; represent fractions
on a number line diagram.
3.NF.A.3
Explain equivalence of fractions in special cases, and compare fractions by
reasoning about their size.
4th and 5th Grade
None of the 4th or 5th grade fraction standards are completely covered
by the assessments in this product. However, the tests can be used for a
quick check of basic concepts before tackling the more advanced standards
those grades.
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