Printable Introduction to Fractions Worksheets
Printable introduction to fractions worksheets for 1st and 2nd grade, with an answer key on every sheet. The sets below cover 4 different skills, so you can start where your child actually is. Available as visual guides and matching.
Targeted Practice by Skill
About Introduction to Fractions
What this skill is
Introduction to fractions defines a fraction as equal parts of a whole shape or set, introducing unit fractions (1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/8) and shaded region notation.
When children learn it
Introduction to fractions is taught in 2nd and 3rd grade, aligned to Common Core standard 3.NF.A.1.
Teaching Tips
- Count shaded parts for top numerator, total equal parts for bottom denominator.
- Use circle and rectangle fraction pie manipulatives.
Common Mistakes
- Counting unshaded parts as the denominator instead of counting total equal parts.
- Reversing numerator and denominator values in written fractions.
More Fractions Concepts
Equal PartsModeling Fractions with PicturesReading and Writing FractionsNumerator and DenominatorFraction of a NumberFractions on a Number LineAdding FractionsComparing FractionsCompleting Whole NumbersEquivalent FractionsFraction Word ProblemsOrdering FractionsSubtracting FractionsFractions and DecimalsMixed Numbers and Improper FractionsMultiplying FractionsSimplifying FractionsDividing FractionsMixed Operations with Fractions