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Mathematics
Quarter 3 – Module 3:
Reading and Writing Fractions
in Symbols and in Words
Mathematics – Grade 3
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 3 – Module 3: Reading and Writing Fractions in Symbols and in Words
First Edition, 2020

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Mathematics
Quarter 3 – Module 3:
Reading and Writing Fractions
in Symbols and in Words
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
Welcome to the Grade 3 Mathematics Alternative Delivery
Mode (ADM) Module on Reading and Writing Fractions in
Symbols and in Words!
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and
reviewed by educators both from public and private institutions
to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping the learners
meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while
overcoming their personal, social, and economic constraints in
schooling.
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided
and independent learning activities at their own pace and time.
Furthermore, this also aims to help learners acquire the needed
21st century skills while taking into consideration their needs
and circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see
this box in the body of the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or
strategies that will help you in
guiding the learners.

As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how

to use this module. You also need to keep track of the learners'
progress while allowing them to manage their own learning.
Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the
learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

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For the learner:
Welcome to the Grade 3 Mathematics Alternative Delivery
Mode (ADM) Module on Reading and Writing Fractions in
Symbols and in Words!
This module is made with you in mind. Please be diligent in
answering every bit of question given to make this module
interactive. Take note that this contains instructions on how to
use the module and the structure as well as the procedure of
working through the module are explained here. This also gives
an overview of the content of the module. It would be nice if
you will answer the activities and exercises first before looking
up to the answer key. Should you have questions regarding the
exercises, please approach your facilitator for better
understanding.
This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:
What I Need to
Know This will give you an idea of
the skills or competencies
you are expected to learn in
the module.

What I Know
This part includes an activity
that aims to check what you
already know about the
lesson to take. If you get all
the answers correct (100%),
you may decide to skip this
module.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review

to help you link the current

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 lesson with the previous one.
What’s New In this portion, the new
lesson will be introduced to
you in various ways such as
a story, a song, a poem, a
problem opener, an activity
or a situation.

What is It This section provides a brief

discussion of the lesson. This
aims to help you discover
and understand new
concepts and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for

independent practice to
solidify your understanding
and skills of the topic. You
may check the answers to
the exercises using the
Answer Key at the end of the
module.
What I Have This includes questions or
Learned
blank sentence/paragraph to
be filled in to process what
you learned from the lesson.
What I Can Do This section provides an
activity which will help you
transfer your new knowledge
or skill into real life
situations or concerns.
Assessment This is a task which aims to
evaluate your level of
mastery in achieving the
learning competency.

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 Additional In this portion, another
Activities
activity will be given to you
to enrich your knowledge or
skill of the lesson learned.
Answer Key This contains answers to all
activities in the module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources

used in developing this
module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s
on any part of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper
in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to
the other activities included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and
checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are
through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this
module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator.
Always bear in mind that you are not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience
meaningful learning and gain deep understanding of the
relevant competencies. You can do it.

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 What I Need to Know
This module was designed and written with you in mind to
help you read and write fractions that are equal to one and
greater than one. The scope of this module permits it to be
used in many different learning situations. The language used
recognizes your diverse vocabulary backgrounds. The lessons
are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course but
the order in which you read them can be changed to
correspond with the Mathematics Grade 3 learning materials
you are using.
After going through this module, you are expected to:
1. Read and write fractions that are equal to one and
greater than one in symbols and in words.

Enjoy your journey. Good luck!

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 What I Know

Read the following fractions and write it in symbols. Write your

answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. eleven – elevenths

2. nine – fifths

3. eight – thirds

Read the following fractions and write it in words. Write your

answer on a separate sheet of paper.

4. 12
9

5. 7
7

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 Reads and Writes Fractions
Less that are Equal to One and
on Greater than One in
Symbols and in Words

In the previous module you learn how to visualize and

represent fractions equal to one and greater than one. In this
module, you will learn how to read and write fractions that are
equal to one and greater than one in symbols and in words.

What’s In

Match the correct fraction in Column A with the correct

illustration in Column B. Write the letter of the correct answer
on a sheet of paper.
Column A Column B

1. 8 a.
8

2. 9 b.
7

3. 12 c.
10

4. 3 d.
3

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 5. 21 e.
12

What’s New

Study the problem below.

Jemrard sliced a whole pizza pie into 12 equal parts. He

gave 3 slices to his sister Marjo, 3 slices to his mother and
father respectively and ate the rest.
Answer the following questions:

1. What part did each one get?

2. How many parts did Jemrard slice the pizza pie?

3. What is the fraction?

What is It

Let us learn how to read and write fractions in symbol and in

words.
How to read and write fractions?
Step 1. Read and write the numerator of a fraction spelled out
in words exactly as it appears as a numeral.
Step 2. Add a hyphen and then spell out the denominator as
you would write the rankings of a race or contest (with
“s” if the numerator is not equal to one) such as thirds,
fourths, fifths, sixths, sevenths, so on and so forth.
Except for numeral 2 where we used halves instead of
seconds.
Example:
1.

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The fraction is written in symbol as 2 .
In words, it would be read and written as nine – halves.

2.

5
The fraction is written in symbol as 5 .
In words, it would be read and written as five – fifths.

Remember, if the denominator of the fraction is one, use the

singular form of the terms such as half, third, fourth, fifth, sixth,
seventh, so on and so forth.

Example:

1.

1
The fraction is written in symbol as 2 .
In words, it would be read and written as one – half.

2.

1
The fraction is written in symbol as 4 .
In words, it would be read and written as one – fourth.

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 What’s More

Activity 1
Read the following fractions and write it in symbols and in
words. Write your answer on a sheet of paper.

1. fifteen – elevenths

2. sixteen – tenths

3. two - halves

4. 9
9

5. 12
10

What I Have Learned

How to read and write fractions?

Step 1. Read and write the numerator of a fraction spelled out
in words exactly as it appears as a numeral.
Step 2. Add a hyphen and then spell out the denominator as
you would write the rankings of a race or contest (with
“s” if the numerator is not equal to one) such as thirds,
fourths, fifths, sixths, sevenths, so on and so forth.
Except for numeral 2 where we used halves instead of
seconds.
Remember, if the denominator of the fraction is one, use the
singular form of the terms such as half, third, fourth, fifth, sixth,
seventh, so on and so forth.

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 What I Can Do

Activity 2
Read the following fractions and write it in words. Write
your answer on a sheet of paper.
1. 15
9

2. 8
3

Read the following fractions and write it in symbols. Write

your answer on a sheet of paper.

3. thirteen – fifths

4. ten – fourths

5. fourteen - fourteenths

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 Assessment

Read the following fractions and write it in symbols. Write your

answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. ten – tenths

2. twenty – ninths

3. nine – halves

Read the following fractions and write it in words. Write your

answer on a separate sheet of paper.

4. 19
8

5. 15
15

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 Additional Activities

Read the following fractions and write it in symbols. Write your

answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. seven – thirds

2. ten – fifths

3. four – ninths

Read the following fractions and write it in words. Write your

answer on a separate sheet of paper.

4. 10
9

5. 13
13

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 Answer Key

Additional Activity
What’s More Assessment
What's In What I Can
KnowDo
1. 7 1. 11- ninths
1.3 15 1. C 1. 10 1. fifteen
11 10 11
2. A
2. 10 3. B
2.5 16 4. E 2. 20 2. eight
2. 9- thirds
10 5. D 9 5
3. 4
3.9 2 3. 9 3. 13
2 2 53. 8
4. ten – ninths 3
4. nine – ninths 4. nineteen – 4. 10
eighths 4
4. twelve -ninths
5. thirteen -
5. twelve - tenths
thirteenths 5. 14
5. fifteen - 5.
14 Seven - sevenths
fifteenths

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References
Mathematics – Grade 3, Teacher’ Guide, First Edition 2015, pp. 222 – 224.
Mathematics – Ikatlong Baitang, Kagamitan ng Mag-aaral sa Sinugbuanong
Binisaya, Unang Edition 2014, pp. 9 – 11.

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