This whole number as fractions 3rd grade resource includes EVERYTHING you need to help your third grade students understand fractions as whole numbers. This can be a tricky skill for 3rd graders and this is the perfect supplement!
$7.00
Help your students master one of the trickiest fraction skills with this 3rd Grade Fractions as Whole Numbers Unit! Packed with fractions as whole numbers worksheets, hands-on games, and visual activities, this unit helps students understand how fractions can represent whole numbers — and why fractions like 4/4 and 4/1 are not the same.
Students will learn to recognize, model, and compare fractions that equal whole numbers while strengthening their conceptual understanding of numerators, denominators, and what “a whole” truly means.
Click here to save BIG when you buy the 3rd Grade Math Units Bundle!
This fractions as whole numbers worksheets resource includes multiple formats for whole-class instruction, small-group practice, and independent learning:
Fractions as Whole Numbers Mini-Lesson:
Start your unit with an interactive mini-lesson where students learn how to read, draw, and compare fractions that represent whole numbers. This notebook reference page helps clarify concepts like why 3/3 equals 1 and how to differentiate between fractions like 2/1 and 1/2.
10 Fractions as Whole Numbers Worksheets:
Students practice representing fractions as wholes through ten engaging worksheets that include:
Drawing fractions that equal whole numbers
Writing fractions in word and number form
Determining how many wholes a fraction represents
Comparing fractions and wholes
Identifying which fractions are less than, equal to, or greater than one
Each worksheet includes visuals and structured practice designed to strengthen conceptual understanding and application.
4 Error Analysis Pages:
Students examine four examples of “student work,” determine which are correct, and explain the errors. These pages are perfect for math discussions and help students analyze common fraction misconceptions — such as confusing 4/4 with 4/1.
Cut-and-Glue Cookie Activity:
Students match each “student” to their correct batch of cookies, using fractions to determine who baked a whole batch and who didn’t. This hands-on sorting activity makes fraction reasoning concrete and visual.
Unicorn Sorting Game:
Students race to sort colorful unicorn cards onto the correct clouds based on whether the fractions represent whole numbers or parts of a whole. This game keeps engagement high while reinforcing key concepts through repetition and sorting practice.
Fractions as Whole Numbers Puzzles:
Nine puzzles challenge students to match whole numbers to their corresponding fractions. This activity is great for math centers, partner work, or independent reinforcement.
Game #1: Whole-Class “Bucket Filler!”
Post task cards around the classroom and let students move from station to station solving each problem. When they get one correct, they drop the card in a bucket. Draw a few winners at the end for small prizes or rewards.
Game #2: Build a Garden!
Students solve fraction problems to earn flowers, vegetables, and garden tools for their background. Chance cards keep the game unpredictable and exciting. The first player to complete their garden wins!
Every worksheet and game includes recording sheets, answer keys, and both color and black-and-white versions for flexible classroom use.
This 3rd grade fractions unit can be used in many ways throughout your math block:
Whole-group lessons introducing fractions as whole numbers
Small-group reteaching or enrichment activities
Math centers for independent or partner review
Early finisher challenges
Sub plans or take-home reinforcement
Each worksheet and activity reinforces key concepts while giving students the practice they need to confidently recognize, model, and compare fractions that equal a whole.
This 3rd grade fractions as whole numbers unit aligns with key fraction standards to ensure mastery of core concepts.
Common Core:
3.NF.3c – Express whole numbers as fractions and recognize fractions that are equivalent to whole numbers. Explain and compare fractions using visual fraction models.
Texas TEKS:
3.3F – Represent equivalent fractions with denominators of 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8 using models and number lines.
3.3G – Explain that the more equal parts a whole is divided into, the smaller the parts are.
Florida B.E.S.T.:
MA.3.FR.1.2 – Express whole numbers as fractions and identify fractions equivalent to whole numbers using models and number lines.
Teachers love how this unit takes a challenging topic — fractions as whole numbers — and makes it approachable through visuals, games, and scaffolded activities.
Students love building clocks, creating daily schedules, and playing themed games like Build a Garden Game and Bucket Filler. Teachers appreciate that everything is ready to print, easy to prep, and matches the consistent format of the other 3rd grade math units for seamless lesson planning.
By combining hands-on learning, critical thinking, and game-based practice, students move from simply reading a clock to confidently measuring and calculating time intervals.
This 3rd Grade Math Unit is part of a year-long series designed to make math instruction easy, consistent, and engaging. Each unit includes printable worksheets, partner games, and interactive lessons that help students develop fluency, confidence, and a love for math — while saving teachers valuable prep time.
• See All 3rd Grade Math Units
• 3rd Grade Math Classroom Transformations (Themed Learning Days Perfect for Review!)
• 3rd Grade Hands-On Math and Reading Activities
• 3rd Grade Math Mysteries
• 3rd Grade Math Task Cards
Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review.
Planning to use this resource with more than one teacher or classroom?
Many teachers work closely with grade-level teams or teaching partners, and it’s important that resources are shared in a way that respects the creator’s rights. Each teacher who wishes to use this resource must purchase their own license through their own account. If you’d like information about grade-level licensing, feel free to contact me directly at li***********************@***il.com for details on group pricing.
Thank you for respecting the work that goes into creating these materials!
Copyright © The Lifetime Learner, INC. All rights reserved. This resource is for use by the original purchaser only. It may not be copied, shared, or distributed for use by multiple teachers, classrooms, departments, schools, or districts. Uploading this file to any shared drives or public websites is strictly prohibited. Unauthorized use is a violation of copyright law and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Graphics and elements included are licensed for use within this product only and may not be used separately. For personal and single-classroom use only.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.