Representing Unit Fractions & Their Multiples Numeracy Assessment: Year 3 supports your students in developing foundational fraction skills. This resource is designed to assess students’ ability to recognise and represent unit fractions—such as 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5 and 1/10—and their multiples. It also encourages students to combine fractions with the same denominator to make a whole, building number sense and conceptual understanding of parts and wholes.

This assessment is suitable for both formative and summative purposes and works well in whole-class settings, small groups or intervention programs. A detailed, editable teacher rubric aligned to the Australian Curriculum is included to help guide consistent assessment, along with an answer sheet to streamline marking.

Representing Unit Fractions & Their Multiples Numeracy Assessment: Year 3 includes a range of visually engaging tasks. Students begin by identifying and shading fractions of different shapes, focusing on equal partitioning and correct fractional representation. They then label fractions shown in parts of shapes and collections, reinforcing the link between parts, wholes and numerical fraction notation.

Students are next asked to complete visual models to make a whole—shading missing parts and identifying the added fraction. This task builds the concept of combining equal fractional parts. In the final task, students apply their understanding of division and fractions by solving practical problems involving shared collections. This supports the integration of fractions into real-world contexts and develops reasoning skills.

The assessment promotes the use of mathematical language, including terms such as unit fraction, equal parts, numerator and denominator. It encourages students to explain their thinking, reinforcing conceptual understanding. This makes it a great choice for capturing how students understand and work with fractions beyond simple recognition.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Recognise and represent unit fractions of shapes and collections
• ✅ Shade and label fractions accurately using different visual models
• ✅ Combine fractions with the same denominator to complete a whole
• ✅ Solve sharing problems using fraction and division reasoning
• ✅ Use correct fraction language to explain thinking

What’s Included:

• Student assessment worksheet with multiple fraction tasks
• Editable Australian Curriculum-aligned teacher rubric
• Answer sheet for quick marking

Materials Needed:

• Printed assessment worksheet
• Pencils and coloured markers
• Fraction walls or circles (optional)

How to Use:

• Review unit fractions and equal parts using visual aids before starting.
• Model how to shade and label parts of a whole on shapes and collections.
• Guide students to complete tasks independently, supporting with visuals as needed.
• Use the rubric to assess understanding, accuracy and use of mathematical language.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use at the end of a fractions unit to assess conceptual understanding
• 💡 Include in portfolios to show progress with visual and applied fractions
• 💡 Use for targeted small group assessment to support further planning
• 💡 Incorporate into a student-led conference or parent meeting

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Use physical fraction models to support understanding before and during the assessment
• 💛 Encourage students to use correct terminology in verbal and written explanations
• 💛 Equivalent Fractions: Invite students to find equivalent fractions for their answers
• 💛 Create Your Own: Ask students to write their own fraction challenge with an explanation

Representing Unit Fractions & Their Multiples Numeracy Assessment: Year 3 is a clear and flexible tool to assess how students visualise and apply their understanding of fractions. It helps you track learning progress and identify next steps for teaching with confidence.